I’ve Been Finding What A Quick Google Search Has Told Me Are Springtails In My House.

Question

After most recently watering my two indoor Birds of Paradise and my large Snake Plant (I watered several of my other plants, but it was these three that I noticed the bugs), I noticed little grey bugs that jump on the floor around one of my BoPs and my SP. A Google search told me that they’re called Springtails and that they generally aren’t harmful to my house nor my houseplants and that they’ll be gone in a few weeks, but I’d like a reliable professional to confirm or deny this. Prior to Googling the bugs this post, I cleaned the floor and sprayed it with Neem Oil (I’m very paranoid when it comes to my plants and when I saw the bugs, I panicked). I think this was the right course of action, but please let me know what I should do and if I should let the bugs stay or continue to clean the floor and try to get rid of them.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to confirm if they are springtails, or not. I can say that if they are, then you don't have anything to worry about.

If you do want to get rid of them, I would recommend natural ways of doing so. These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/bti-insecticide-information.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/pyrethrum-in-gardens.htm