Pests in the Dirt of a Rubber Tree Plant

Question

I have extremely dark, small flying bugs in the dirt of a rubber tree plant. What could they be and how do I get rid of them? The leaves are drooping and fall off.

Answer 1

It sounds like it could be fungus gnats. Here is more information that should help determine if these are in fact what you are seeing: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/fungus-gnats.htm