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  1. Vegetable Garden Flies: How to Get Rid of Flies - GFL …

    • Learn how to identify and control black flies and other pests in your vegetable garden. Find out how to use dish soap, vinegar, companion plants, traps, and pesticides to keep your crops safe.… See more

    Liquid Dish Soap and Water

    In most instances where there’s a light infestation, a simple mix of clean water with a few drops of liquid dish soap works very well. Fill a spray bottle with water, then add anywhere b… See more

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    Mix in Companion Plants

    It’s a known fact that some plants are great in keeping off vegetable flies and small insects, so consider adding a few to your vegetable garden. Companion plants such as lavender… See more

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    Add Sticky Or Liquid Traps

    The same mixture of dish soap and vinegar can help you catch vegetable flies and kill them. Using a tall glass or a plastic container, add a few drops of liquid soap and apple c… See more

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    Observe Regular Cleanup of Vegetable Debris

    All flies are attracted to decaying matter, and more so if it’s plant-based. You’ll know when you should clean up when there are maggots in the soil and underneath your vegetables… See more

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  1. Fungus gnats

    Also called soil gnats, fungus gnats are tiny black flies that can infest any plant growing soil. The annoying minuscule black flying bugs can swarm around infected plants when you disturb them. Typically, the black gnats are present in damp soil and are often the result of overwatering houseplants.
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  3. Fungus Gnats: Little Black Flies in Your Plants

    Apr 10, 2022 · Learn how to identify and control fungus gnats, tiny black flies that can infest your houseplants, seedlings and firewood. Find out where they come from, what they eat and how they affect your plants.

  4. Tiny Black Bugs That Look Like Poppy Seeds (With …

    Jul 25, 2023 · Tiny black bugs refer to small, dark brown or black creatures ranging in size from a pinhead to the size of a poppy seed. Some examples of small black bugs include fleas, ticks, black ants, bed bugs, and aphids.

  5. Fungus Gnats: How to Get Rid of These Small Black …

    Sep 4, 2011 · A fungus gnat is much smaller than a fruit fly and has a tiny black body (while fruit flies are commonly tan and have very visible bodies). Gnats are also attracted to decaying organic material, whereas fruit flies only feed on …

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  7. How to Get Rid of Flies in Vegetable Garden?

    Aug 23, 2022 · Get Rid of Food Sources. Clean Your Pipes. Mix Companion Plants. Utilize Fruit Fly Traps. Spray Vinegar Water Solution Around Your Garden. Use Diatomaceous Earth. Spray Liquid Dish Soap and Water …

  8. Getting Rid of Fungus Gnats: 11 Remedies That Really …

    Got pesky little flies around your planters? Chances are, you have fungus gnats in the soil and if left unchecked, they'll continue to multiply and swarm all your other plants too. Here's what I did to get rid of fungus gnats in my …

  9. How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats - Epic Gardening

    Oct 2, 2024 · If you live in a temperate or tropical area, you’ve most likely seen insect pests called fungus gnats before. They’re small flies that infest soil potting soil, container media, and other organically decomposed materials. …

  10. Small Black Bugs on Plants (Including Tiny Bugs)

    Jul 25, 2023 · Eradicating tiny black bugs from houseplants requires identifying the type of insect, mite, or fly that’s doing the damage. It is also essential to care for your plants’ health to prevent them from attracting pesky plant-destroying …