Springtails needed in orchid terrarium??

[orion141]

Hi all,

I have been doing some reading over at dendroboard (in addition to here) regarding my terrarium setup.

I see a number of comments regarding springtails being necessary to help keep the terrarium healthy (by eating mold/fungus/etc).

From an orchid perspective I have always considered these insects to be a pest and something I would not want on the rest of my plants that grow under lights.

Is it wise to use these in a terrarium that is solely for orchids?

Thanks!!