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9-Nov-2004
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Sminer
Join Date: Nov-2004
Location: Seattle
Country: USA
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little white bugs
I own a juniper bonsai that is an indoor plant (my dog knocked it over too many times outside). It has some tiny white bugs that are collecting under the pot, where the hole of the pot is. I can't find any in the soil on top, nor have I seen any indication of bugs in the foliage of the tree. These bugs are about the size of the tip of a pencil (tiny), they are completely white, and I only noticed them because I could see them wiggling, and then a few days later Crawling around. I have no idea where they came from, nor what they might be. Can you tell me what they are, if they are harmful to my tree, and if so, how to get rid of them? thanks!
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It sounds like what you have is the larvae of some type of fly. Probably fruit flies, maybe some gnat. They're called maggots, and they live in the soil until they pupate into whatever they are to become as winged adults. They aren't particularly harmful themselves, but they tend to thrive in environments where the conditions aren't ideal for bonsai (like when drainage is poor or the soil remains too wet for extended periods). Check up on your watering practices. There are some tips in the wiki on watering
Regards, Matt
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