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Old 31-10-2009, 06:33 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Pest Control for bay/rosemary/goji

commando writes

Hello all

I have recently noticed that my new potted rosemary/bay/goji berries
are infested with absolutly loads of these little fly like things. They
scurry around the soil but also fly I cant seem to identify them except
for the fact that there small live in soil and have crossed wings they
just look like flies to me.


Sciarid flies, also known as fungus gnats. Their grubs live n the soil
eating decaying matter. Not usually a problem except for plants with
fheshy roots, eg bulbs or seedling cacti.

Does anybody know how to get ride of them


Fly spray gets rid of the adults.

because there eating my bay
tree


What makes you think they are eating your bay tree?

and only I am allowed to eat my bay tree.



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Kay