Good bugs or bad bugs?

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RearNaked

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• Jun 22, 2017

• #1

I'm using FoxFarm Ocean Forest soil on 4 vegging ladies - today I noticed these bastards...

[YOUTUBEIF]https://youtu.be/VXZtgL8rRIQ[/YOUTUBEIF]

I've looked around online but I can't tell exactly what they are. Some places say they might be good bugs and some say they might be bad ones.

Any idea what they are?

 

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Speed of green

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• Jun 22, 2017

• #2

video is not working for me.

 

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RearNaked

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• Jun 22, 2017

• #3

Sorry about that... Let me try this...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/VXZtgL8rRIQ

 

Andyo

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• Jun 22, 2017

• #4

good predatory bugs i think

good predatory bugs i think

They move like predatory bugs
In 40 yrs ive watched bug life,thats predatory foraging movement .
They are using scent sense

 

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OverGrowRefugee

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• Jun 22, 2017

• #5

looks like hypoaspis miles, very beneficial and great to have if that's indeed what they are

 

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RearNaked

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• Jun 22, 2017

• #6

That's really good to hear. I was sad for a minute. One concern I have is that the plant seems a bit stunted in height growth and has a very slight 'mag def look'. It's possible it's just too close to the 1000w HID lamp or maybe a slight root issue. Glad to know the bugs shouldn't be an issue, though. Everything goes great, until it doesn't, hehe. I appreciate the feedback!

 

buzzmobile

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• Jun 22, 2017

• #7

You may want to positively identify the critter before declaring ALL CLEAR. Clear packing tape can be a great trap to capture the bug. Count the number of legs, inspect the rear of its abdomen, but identify the bug.