want to check for by stirring the soil or jiggling the plant a little and if little black bugs come flying out then it has them.
when you are going to purchase a plant you will want to find one that is healthy and has all the chances of survival in your home or office environment without bringing new pests into your house/office. also, you do not want to bring a plant home that may die due to these pests. plants add so much to your home or office and you do not want to have to buy a new one because the first one you bought was on sale and 