I use a layer of compost as mulch, but every time I water, millions of tiny insects start jumping all over the place. Is it possible to identify them as I'm not sure if they're decomposing the organic matter or hurting the plants.
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I think you are going to need to catch some and take still photos. – Evil Elf Dec 13 '20 at 13:53
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How do the plants you are watering look- any sign of problems? – Bamboo Dec 13 '20 at 14:33
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Where do you live in the world? – Jurp Dec 13 '20 at 16:35
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It will be quite challenging to catch, they're really tiny, try to play the video at a reduced speed, maybe? @EvilElf – ammoun Dec 13 '20 at 17:09
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@Bamboo no specific signs except some deficiencies that I'm trying to fix. – ammoun Dec 13 '20 at 17:10
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@Jurp Tunisia - North Africa – ammoun Dec 13 '20 at 17:10
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Sounds like springtails. Not a problem.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springtail
With one exception they dont harm plants, and eat bacteria, fungi, and decomposing matter.
The exception is the lucerne flea - but that lives on the branches and leaves.
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