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How Do I Get Rid Of Root Eating Flies ?

They look like a cross between small bees and flies and burrow into my potted plants .


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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 05/01/2023 @ 11:41 am

Root maggots are best controlled using natural predators! Here are a couple of articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/root-maggot-control.htm [1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/root-maggots.htm [2]


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