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Caterer

By Caterer

United Kingdom

I have two bay trees about six years old and every year they are covered in a swarm of black flies.how do i stop this.
Help please




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Are they in pots or the ground? Do the black flies fly around or are they actually on the stems/leaves?

27 Aug, 2008

 

Hi the two trees are in pots and the flys are on the stems and leaves. I soak the trees with soapy water, but 15 mins later the flys return.
Thanks

27 Aug, 2008

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