small white bugs, fast crawlers in soil, please help ID...!

malik

Not sure you are still in need of a solution, but i too have delt with this unknown white small soil dwelling bug. i believe it is a soil aphid. Whatever it was, i don't have them anymore after using Bayer Advanced™ Tree & Shrub Insect ControlI don't think it would be too strong for your tree, but do read the label and judge for yourself. I have had no problems using this insecticide and don't see these little buggers anymore.

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clwagner167

AvengingAB,

There is another insect that is very common....

Springtails live in, or on top of, the soil. They move about in a jumpy manner. The presence of an individual insect is considered rather beneficial; however, when they appear in large numbers, they become pests, because then they attack the roots. Springtails only multiply in wet soil. To get rid of them, treat the plant with a household spray.

However, if you cut back on watering, this will greatly reduce them. When you repotted did you comb the roots and wash them and the tree off?

If you decide to use an insecticide, try to go with the least toxic? I don't know if Neem oil will help with these, but it is worth a try?

Good Luck,
Cheryl