Dratted flies

Elaine G · « **on:** April 05, 2011, 21:53 »

I have got those perishing little flies (can't remember what they are!) in my compost. It has only happened since I opened a new bag.
It is causing some concern as they are flying out of the pots of chillies on the kitchen window, as well as in the bedrooms.
Google suggests Provado bug killer - but do not want to spray my veggies.
Anyone know how to get rid of them without chemicals please.

Thanks

Elaine

Yorkie · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2011, 21:56 »

Fungus gnats?

Probably the compost is too damp.

Lardman · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2011, 21:58 »

fungus gnats ?

Apparently almond oil Almond oil control

viettaclark · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2011, 23:13 »

Are fungus gnats the flies you get in the kitchen in the compost bin? I always thought they were fruit flies (drosophila)?

Paul Plots · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2011, 23:49 »

Irritaing little black things that move around when I haven't got my specs on!! I know the very things.

I use yellow sticky fly traps about 7cm by 15cm long and hang them down just above the seed trays. For some unknown (to me) reason the flies love yellow and "stick" around on them.

Chemical free but take care not to get stuck to them yourself.

I've lost several stray hairs that way and I've not all that many to spare!

Elaine G · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2011, 23:55 »

Thanks for the replies, am off to look for almond oil, or sticky yellow fly traps, or both, before hubby says its not hygienic to have plants in the kitchen!
I am watering the chillies very sparingly anyway - after reading last year on here that they do not like overwatering. Just a few more weeks and they can go out to the greenhouse.
Learner, if I did not have my specs on I would not even find the kitchen

I have tipped my bag of compost into a storage bin, and I noticed when I took the lid off that they are in there too. Ho hum!

Thanks everyone.
Elaine

Paul Plots · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2011, 00:04 »

If you have a really warm day try putting all the plants outside for a bit of fresh air... You may find the flies decide to stretch their wings and have flitted when it's time to bring the plants back indoors again.

Try here:- Fly Traps on-line but many companies sell them!

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