Little Black Fleas/Bugs

[LisaEB]

Hello. I am growing some beautiful plants at home. Its my first time and I am very happily surprised BUT my question is...

I have tiny little black flies (smaller than green flies) living in the soil. If I tap the plant pot they scuttle up the sides of the compost and dart across the surface before disappearing back under the soil. I can only see a couple and cant see any eggs or larvae etc. They are never actually on the plants.

My question is what can I do? I used organic soil and have not used any nutrients or nasty sprays pesticides etc. The seeds were planted on 26th June and my plants are over a metre tall and full of buds.

Please advise.

Lisa (UK)

[dirtymike]

you probably have fungus gnats. get a sticky trap to stick into the soil. Common issue for indoor growers.

[Smallgrow]

dirtymike is probably right , very common easy to deal with. Sticky traps can be enough if it not a bad infestation.
There are organics pesticides you can water in to the soil if it gets very bad.
read this for more info

[DabberDog]

Fans blowing across soil will get rid of them.

[Ckbrew]

Letting them get on the dry side for a few days will inhibit fungus gnats also.

[bboyfromwayback]

If you’re wanting to stay organic get some Neem oil and start adding it to your water. It’s safe for the plants but will kill the bugs along with any eggs/larve in the soil

[Bluey]

Fungus gnats are typically a symptom of overwatering.

So reduce the amount &/or frequency.

A fan works well too as Doggerdab said.

Dont use and pesticides. Totally unnecessary for fungus gnats

[Gator]

Lost Coast plant therapy is what I use,

[Gator]

Do the bugs fly,if not they may be a good thing