"Robert Lorenzini" wrote in message
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On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:18:03 -0400, Kenni Judd wrote:
Whatever it is, it's almost certainly too big to be mites. Most people
can't even see mites without at least a magnifying glass, much less
squeeze
them between fingers.

Rubbing alcohol has yet to cause damage to foliage, at our place, and
we've
used many gallons of it. But it can damage flowers/buds and we also
prefer
not to get too much of it on the roots. Kenni
.

I would have never noticed them if they did not move so fast but you
can feel them between the finger tips. I had to use the glass with a
extra magnifcation lense to see with what I was dealing . They are
hiding in the moss so I will refrain from dousing the roots again.
And thanks Diana for the cooking oil treatment plan.

Bob
I think you can rule out mites then as they like dry conditions and usually
live on/under leaves not in composts.
keith