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bkwilson
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Posted: Sat Apr 12th, 2008 04:41 pm |
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| But i just or rather the wife just noticed that on our what we call a creeping charlie plant. That there is little fly like bugs on it. What might they be? I also just checked ALL of our other plants cause we have a little jungle, but thier not bothering any other of our plants. I did move it outside for the time being for safety reasons. What can i do to get rid of the little boogers?
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Newt
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Posted: Sat Apr 12th, 2008 04:47 pm |
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Are the flies white or black? The white ones are known as white fly and fly when the plant is disturbed and are very tiny. The black ones are fungal gnats and are caused by too much moisture in the soil.
Newt
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bkwilson
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Posted: Sat Apr 12th, 2008 04:51 pm |
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| Well they are black, but when we got the plant from a friend the pots its in is over flowing with what looks like sawdusted soil if that makes sense. so its hard to water and we only water it once a week. should we repot it in new soil? Would it hurt to spray it with a mild soap and water mixture? Last edited on Sat Apr 12th, 2008 05:08 pm by bkwilson
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Newt
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Posted: Sat Apr 12th, 2008 05:26 pm |
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Sounds like fungal gnats. The sand was probably put on the soil to stop the larvae from coming up through the soil and the flies from laying their eggs. If you can remove the soil and repot in fresh soil, that would be great. If using the same pot, wash it well before you put the plant back in. Here's info on fungal gnats and what you can do with potatoes. 
http://www.extension.umn.edu/projects/yardandgarden/AAMG/houseplants/fungusgnats.html
http://www.essortment.com/home/indoorgrowingh_syky.htm
Newt
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bkwilson
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Posted: Sat Apr 12th, 2008 05:46 pm |
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Great thanks, and you are a plant saver!! I mean im sure i could google this stuff. But if i dont know what its called im looking for, Well id be burnt. so thanks again!!
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Newt
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Posted: Sun Apr 13th, 2008 02:21 am |
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Bkwilson, you are so very welcome! Thank you for letting me know that I've saved the life of a plant. You've made me smile.
Don't hesitate to stop by again.
Newt
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