Little Midge flies

[fcblackpool]

We have a bit of a problem with them that we think stems form Chilli plants, herbs and some houseplants. Chilli and herbs have gone, but can't lose the houseplants.

I know of a couple of other houses that have the same problem, one of which is far worse than ours.

Any ideas of best way to get rid. Repotting doesn't seem to work apparently.

 

[Wizzerboy]

Don't grow chillis

 

[fcblackpool]

Don't grow chillis

Still about after I got rid.

Coriander seemed to be the main culprit, oh and pineapple.

 

[Wizzerboy]

Think you may be better off viewing horticultural sites , rather than using a football message board

 

[fcblackpool]

Think you may be better off viewing horticultural sites , rather than using a football message board

Fountain of all knowledge this site

 

[Matesrates]

They bread fast, multiply rapidly, not easy to grid of, I can’t really give you any advice, except keep at it.

 

[todayistheday]

White vinegar with bicarbonate of soda usually kills most things or phone promenade horticulture ltd.

 

[bill40]

Spray 'em.

 

[Lytham_fy8]

Isolate two of them, violently kill one of them making the second one watch, then send him back to his gang with the message that this is your turf and they have 12 hours to leave.

 

[Tower Power]

Diatomaceous Earth - Pure Food Grade

Spread it on the soil round the plants, cuts the buggers to shreds

 

[Mr Tangerine Man]

Fly paper

 

[Tangerinemoss]

Catch a couple of spiders, put them on leads and keep them next to your plants.

 

[Tower Power]

They are probably fungus gnats. By the time you kill the adult flying ones (fly paper, spray or drowning) they will already have larvae growing in your compost. A layer of gravel can sometimes break the cycle.

 

[fcblackpool]

They are probably fungus gnats. By the time you kill the adult flying ones (fly paper, spray or drowning) they will already have larvae growing in your compost. A layer of gravel can sometimes break the cycle.

Will try that!