how to get rid of bugs in the soil?

I change my soil yearly and no matter what, I seem to get little black flying bugs in my soil. How can I get rid of them? I grow my plants in pots. What is the best way to rid these pesty bugs?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 04/18/2012 @ 7:05 am

It sounds like you have fungus gnats. This article will help:
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