This isn't on a paph, but in the sphagnum of another orchid. If I flood up the water, I see this skirmish of mini bugs in the water and I flipped over the pot and found a few more adult insects on the bottom. They look like they might have wings. Very small, silver in color. I sprayed a defacto insect killer into the pot before, but it didn't seem to kill the insects, only a "dango mushi" or rolly-pollie came out to die. Maybe it's an average harmless insect, I don't know. Do you know what this might be?

http://urbansprawl.googlepages.com/silverbugs.jpg

Those bugs look like sliver fish and they like moist damp conditions.

Yes they look a lot like silverfish to me also.

Ah...silverfish...hmm. I thought these had wings but I will search for them again. If that is the case, they are quite harmless, aren't they?

Hello, just wondering if you ever found out what those bugs were in your photo? Were you able to eradicate them? If so, how? Any info would be really appreciated. I found some on my plants a few days ago. I am thinking of using Peppermint soap and alchohol as pest control. I am new to orchids, only started growing them over a year ago, but am already addicted to them! Thank you, Leo

Hello, not sure if my last post posted. Did you ever find a solution for this problem of your regarding the supposed "silverfish"? It looks like I have the same insect on my pots and orchids. Were you able to eradiate them? If so, how?

I read on other threads that using peppermint soap and alcohol will kill them. Can anyone tell me if this method is safe for the plants? Any info would be appreciated, I am a newbie at growing orchids, a little over a year now.

Thanks,
Leo

Hi Leo welcome to the forum!

Hi Leo welcome to the slipper orchid forum! Glad you could join us!:hyper:

Welcome to the site, Leo. :welcome:
It is OK for the plants to use rubbing alcohol and soap on them to remove pests. I have done this on many occasions.

Thank you all for welcoming me! :D
Leo:thumbsup:

Hi Leo...welcome to the forum!