Hey everyone! I recently discovered some little bugs in one of my pothos plants, which I just planted a few weeks ago from cuttings. I noticed these bugs while watering it, and thankfully, it's in a clear nursery pot, so I could spot them easily. I managed to get most of them out, but I'm planning to rinse off all the soil and repot the plant as a precaution. What freaks me out is that I mix diatomaceous earth into my soil, so I'm surprised they even survived. I saw about six or seven bugs, but I don't see any more moving around. I'm just really anxious now. Should I check all of my plants? I didn't find any bugs in the succulent I was watering alongside this pothos, and I'm wondering if these could really be roaches. I've called pest control just in case. Are there any concerns I should have regarding these bugs' impact on my plants? Any advice would be super appreciated!
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The size and appearance can help identify them better. Usually, roaches are small, and if they look similar to the pics I've seen, you might need to treat your plants more seriously. What size were they, exactly?
Yikes! I think you might have brown-banded cockroaches. I used the Seek app, and it identified them from a pic I took. Make sure to keep a close eye on your other plants just in case. Better safe than sorry!
I just checked the app, and wow, that sounds right! Thanks for the tip!
Those definitely look like roaches to me! Even with diatomaceous earth in your soil, roaches can hang around for a while before it gets them. Keep up with your pest control appointment for sure; it's a good call!
Thanks for the reassurance!
I’ll post pictures for a better look!