I obtained a compost bin about 3 months ago. I now find I have a lot of
white fly therein.(plus vegetation) Should I use a spray to clear the white
flies or let them be ?


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I obtained a compost bin about 3 months ago. I now find I have a lot of
white fly therein.(plus vegetation) Should I use a spray to clear the
white
flies or let them be ?

These are called filter flies and are part of the composting process don't
worry about them just keep going
Diane

You will always get flies in your bin - they are part of the natural
process - their larvae help break wastye down - much the same way as worms.
This isn't to say that they are not a bloody nuiscance (Flies in the
ontment - so to speak) - I control them with spiders - Every time i see one
of the large hunting spiders (You know - the ones that frighten you to death
as they unexpectedly 'scuttle' across the carpet when you are laid back
watching the telly) I catch them (They're harmless tu people) - the garage
and shed are great places for them. I then put them in my compost bins -
it's a bit like having a 'Fast Food Joint' for spiders.

Graham



"3 Score +" wrote in message
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I obtained a compost bin about 3 months ago. I now find I have a lot of
white fly therein.(plus vegetation) Should I use a spray to clear the
white
flies or let them be ?


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