[steve1966]

I know these pix are not the best, but a bunch of these tiny bugs washed out with the runoff when I watered a plant.
any idea what they might be?
They don't look like thrips or fungus gnat larva to me.
Possibly root aphids?
I am confused because there are no bugs on the plant foliage or stalks.
thanks for any ideas.

 

[Oldchucky]

I would say springtails!

 

[steve1966]

I would say springtails!

ahh... the one I didn't look up lol

 

[growmie]

ahh... the one I didn't look up lol

Baking soda will instantly kill the springtails and make the surface uninhabitable to any surviving springtails.

You can also use a mixture of water and garlic to spray down your plants, inside and outside, to kill any springtails.