xmpierce Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 I have a thin coat of this all in my salt water inground pool.. Any ideas? Quote
Ao1 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Posted July 17, 2012 Where do you live? Looks like your pool could use some shock...... Quote
Bugman1400 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Posted July 18, 2012 They look like gnats to me. Do you have any other water nearby other than the pool.....like a creek, river, or swamp marsh? Quote
Sturno55 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Posted July 18, 2012 I believe they are called springtails, similar to gnats. Try spraying them with soapy water. I heard about these but have never seen them myself- shock doesnt seem to kill them but the soapy water will. Quote
jkusmier Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 Agree with Sutrno55, they look like springtails, a familiar nemisis of mine. I haven't really seen them this year, but I've had plent of sweat bees! While there are certainly those that say that shemical management isn't a very effective long-term management strategy, I've had success with it in the past. You want to treat the soil and landscaping beds in proximity to the pool 2-3 times. That should eliminate the problem - for this season. Try to respond at the first sign of them next year to avoid such a large infestation. Naturally, take all the usual precautions when treating: spray when the air is calm, minimize overspray, etc. Quote
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