I'm new to this site--just became a member yesterday. I came across this site while trying to find out what critters are living in my Brassia potting medium. They roll up when poked, are skinny, ~ 3/8th of an inch long and two washed out while I was watering last week--I always inspect the excess water for signs of potential problems; I am attaching a few magnified pictures. This is the first time I saw anything like this, my orchids spend the summer in a screened porch, I last repotted this Brassia last winter. Can anyone identify the critters? I plan on repotting, but I also wonder if some viable unwanted pest eggs aren't included in the bark of the potting mix. Does anyone have experience with this? Is microwaving the medium to kill eggs a good idea?
Wormlike bugs in Brassia potting medium
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