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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Plants — 5 Proven Ways!

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Skip to ContentSharing is caring!According to the University of Kentucky, fruit flies can appear year-round but are most common during late summer and fall because ripened and fermented food and vegetables are what they are attracted by.Fruit flies do no harm to houseplants, but they are unsightly and pesky.They are attracted by fungus buildup and debris in the plant soil that they also favor for the often damp conditions.Table of ContentsThere are multiple proven methods to get rid of fruit flies in plants. Firstly, change the environment so it is no longer attractive for fruit fly feeding or breeding. Secondly set a trap, using their favorite food source as bait. Thirdly, strategically place a carnivorous plant near the affected area. Finally, use plants that repel insects. If you do not have space for another plant, a few leaves scattered on the surface will suffice.Fruit flies live for 8 to 15 days and a female can lay up to 2000 eggs at once.By covering the topsoil of your houseplants with gravel, pebbles, or sand you prevent fruit flies from laying eggs in the first place.Fruit flies prefer the topsoil to lay their eggs and once it is covered they are out of a suitable breeding ground.In addition and probably more importantly, the maggots that hatch from already laid eggs in the soil will not be able to get to the surface of the soil.Fruit flies are pesky insects that you will come by almost certainly in your home and as part of your houseplant-keeping career.Once you spot fruit flies it is important to identify why they came in the first place.There almost always is a food source such as ripe and overripe fruit present or the soil of your plants is very wet and soggy attracting fruit flies.If you act fast – as fruit flies are prolific breeders – and follow the tips outlined in this article you almost certainly will get rid of these pests sooner than later.There are several sprays you can buy to get rid of fungus gnats living in and around plants. You’ll generally want to go for a biodegradable insecticide for larvae and plant bugs. You can also use a fungicide to aid with gnat removal. Getting rid of fungal spores gets rid of the stuff the gnats feed on, which makes your plant less attractive.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As a rule, fungus gnats (the little black flies that live in the soil of houseplants), generally don’t cause plants to die. They are unattractive and annoying, but rarely cause any long-term damage to the plants whose soil they are occupying.&nbsp;The fungus gnats that live in plant soil and are commonly mistaken for fruit flies do not eat plants. Their larvae do eat dead plant matter, such as rotted roots or decomposing leaves. However, you do not need to worry about them nibbling away your plant’s leaves.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fruit flies reproduce by laying eggs. Females lay as many as 2,000 eggs on wet, rotting surfaces. Within two days, those eggs become maggots, which eat the rotting matter they were laid on. Just a few days after that, those maggots have become flies.&nbsp;The fruit-fly-like fungus gnats that live in plant soil can come from plants if eggs have been laid in the soil around them. However, plants do not create fruit flies. If a fruit fly is attracted by decomposing matter, either in or around a plant, it might lay its eggs in the compost. This will result in the development of fruit fly population around the plant.&nbsp;“Not really,” is the short answer to this question. As a rule, the fungus gnats that look like fruit flies and live in plant soil do not cause damage them. However, if an infestation gets too bad, the larvae in the soil may eat up many of the available nutrients. In extreme cases, this can result in yellowing or wilting leaves.&nbsp;Plants attract fungus gnats if there is rotting matter on or around them. Fruit flies are attracted to rotting fruit, so if a fruit tree has rotting fruit on it, there is a good chance it will soon become a host to fruit flies. However, neither fruit flies nor fungus gnats are attracted to plants themselves.&nbsp;Daniel has been a plant enthusiast for over 20 years. He owns hundreds of houseplants and prepares for the chili growing seasons yearly with great anticipation. His favorite plants are plant species in the Araceae family, such as Monstera, Philodendron, and Anthurium. He also loves gardening and is growing hot peppers, tomatoes, and many more vegetables.plantophiles.com(Scan code with your mobile phone)

Skip to ContentSharing is caring!According to the University of Kentucky, fruit flies can appear year-round but are most common during late summer and fall because ripened and fermented food and vegetables are what they are attracted by.Fruit flies do no harm to houseplants, but they are unsightly and pesky.They are attracted by fungus buildup and debris in the plant soil that they also favor for the often damp conditions.Table of ContentsThere are multiple proven methods to get rid of fruit flies in plants. Firstly, change the environment so it is no longer attractive for fruit fly feeding...

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