Springtails? Bugs in pool

[thelorib]

After googling the lil critters Im seeing in my pool (looks like spots of ashes in corner of pools but its really lil bugs) I have decided they are springtails. Anyone else? I shocked the pool and am leaving filter running..

 

[duraleigh]

Keep your chlorine up high and they will go away.

 

[thelorib]

Thanks. I've been doing more reading. I watered the lawn today and i think that's what got em all active. Hope they are all in the skimmer tomorrow!

 

[Badpoolmom]

Keep your chlorine up high and they will go away.

I’m in the middle of a slam with fc at 16 (adding Lc every two hours) and they are diving in like mad and seem to be surviving . Any other suggestions ?

 

[duraleigh]

Stay the course. High level of chlorine seems to get them every time.....may take a day or so.