Springtails (Collembola): Tiny ground dwellers
Identifying features:Tiny, white or gray insects that jump when disturbed.
Damage to plants:Springtails eat fungi and rotting plant debris, but can also damage young plant roots.
Combat strategies:
- Keep the raised bed well ventilated and dry.
- Use natural enemies such as predatory mites.
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