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I have little black flies on my indoor cuttings, how should I treat them please?

shambles

By Shambles

United Kingdom

seedlings, and cuttings


On plant Geranium

  • Question asked on 12 Aug, 2009

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seaburngirl
Seaburngirl
 

are these flying around the surface of the compost? if yes then you need to allow the compost to dry off abit between waterings. if they are actually on the plants then you need to gently squish them or if you prefer use an appropriate spray insecticide.

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