Pothos Tiny Flying Bugs: Thrips or Whitefly?

Your hanging pothos in bright AC room has tiny fruit-fly-like bugs. Likely thrips (tiny, black) or whitefly (white, moth-like).

ID & Action

Check leaf undersides: thrips = tiny slivers; whitefly = white flies + sticky honeydew.
Buy insecticide for identified pest.
Wash sticky leaves. Check soil. Top-dress with fresh compost.
Mist occasionally. Feed spring/summer.

My pothos (indoor + balcony) have no bugs. Pests appear when conditions suit them.

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