jumping bugs in soil

Every time I water, these microscopic bugs start jumping out my soil by the thousands! Help! What do I need…dish soap, neem, beneficial nematodes? Thanks!

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/01/2016 @ 10:19 pm

This is likely the Springtail insect.

This link will help you.

http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/springtails/ ^[1]

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