I'm really stressed about these little bugs I found on my succulent, and I need help identifying them! They showed up after I put a light on one side of the plant to help it get better light, so I'm guessing they're attracted to that. I had just watered the plant a few hours before I noticed them. The bugs were on the rim of the pot and crawling on the leaves. I couldn't find a match for them in common houseplant pest descriptions, so I'm a bit lost here. Can anyone help me figure out what these might be?
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It would really help if you could share some photos of the bugs! All I know is that ‘tiny bugs’ is pretty vague, and different pests can look really similar. Without a visual, it's tough to pinpoint what you're dealing with. Let’s get a better look!
No worries! Just post those pics when you can; it’ll make it easier for everyone to help!
Thanks for sharing a pic! From what I can see, they might be fungus gnats or maybe scale insects. Have you checked the soil moisture? Sometimes overwatering can attract gnats. Try letting the soil dry out a bit. If it's scale, you might need to remove them manually or use some insecticidal soap.
Yep, and don’t forget to treat the plant if you find out what they are! Good luck!
I did just water them, so I guess that explains it! Thanks for the advice!
I tried to upload some pics before, but it didn't work as planned. Sorry for the mix-up!