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    Please help - spider mites?? (correction - springtails)

    Yes, first year with pool I have a bed behind the back raised pool wall. I'm seeing some that seem to be coming from there so it has to be. This is the first year with the pool so all landscaping is new. Originally I had a small layer of mulch in that bed. Recently (to try and improve soil...
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    Please help - spider mites?? (correction - springtails)

    I can’t seem to get rid of them.. 😭
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    Please help - spider mites?? (correction - springtails)

    Thank you, def look like springtails! will read up!
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    Please help - spider mites?? (correction - springtails)

    I started noticing something on top of the water 2 days ago. Thought it was just debris, but upon closer look its some type of bug floating on top of the water, and they can jump. It appears they jump onto the tile just above the water line. They're really only in once section of the pool, to...
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    New Pool - Salt Startup and Spillover

    Here's what they are from Walmart. Probably going to just return them. I've decided against using these while I'm away as it seems the SWG will keep up and I don't wanna risk the floater with the tabs staining any of the plaster. HTH Tabs
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    New Pool - Salt Startup and Spillover

    Okay, so here's where I'm at and what I've done the past 48 hours SALT Tested my salt and it was at 800. Added 7 x 40lb bags (280lbs), retested next day as salt was at 2800. Added 1 more bag and next day salt now reads at 3400. Will check again when I get back from my trip. CYA My CYA has...
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