>Dio,
>
> I don't know about the effects of Safer's, as I've never needed it. As
>far as the little bugs, it sounds like thrips, which are harmless
>little insects that love wet soil. They've never caused me any problems.
>
>Ben
It sounds like what you are referring to as thrips are actually springtails.
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