Sciarid fly can be a pest of a wide range of plants including ornamental flowers and vegetables around the home, in greenhouses and in propagation cold frames. The product: Beneficial nematodes are naturally occurring microscopic worms which move through the soil to hunt sciarid fly larvae, infect them and then once inside kill them.

Nematodes can also be safely applied in combination with soil borne predatory mites. For More Information On Fungus Gnats Read ' A Gardener's Guide To Biological Control'

The microscopic nematodes contained within Fungus Fly Killer will seek out, infect, and kill Fungus Fly larvae. The nematodes will die out naturally once infestations are contained. Fungus Fly are attracted to organic matter and compost. They especially thrive in wet soil or compost, so overwatering plants can encourage infestations and bolster their populations. Ensuring not to overwater is therefore the first step to take in reducing their numbers. The removal of peat composts to more organic based composts has been a positive move for the environment, but the new organic based composts do also attract more Fungus Fly, which enjoy feeding on organic matter. This has led to a general increase in the activity of this particular pests for many people growing house plants. They can be found hovering around your plant, or crawling over them. Indoors, you will notice a gnat slowly flying around the room. They’re attracted to light, as well as heat and scent. For this reason they may seem attracted to you as well. Houseplants, carnations, chrysanthemums, cyclamen, freesias, orchids, pelargoniums, primulas, saxifrage, sempervivum and sweet peas are susceptible.

Control using nematodes as a drench and then try to keep the surface of the compost as dry as possible (stand trays/ pots in water and soak from the bottom up rather than watering from the top). One of the key pests found in interior landscapes are sciarid fly, so we thought we would give you some top tips on what to look out for and how to control them. Fungus gnats, also known as sciarid flies, affect all types of plants including flowers, fruits and vegetables. They especially love indoor or greenhouse plants in pots and containers due to their moist soil and/or humid conditions, and can be very irritating to have flying around inside. Fungus Fly are primarily a nuisance pest but can damage plants if allowed to build up in large numbers. The larvae of the flies sit in compost, or soil, and feed on plant roots. This can weaken plants and, in severe cases, kill young plants. Fungus Fly can also spread a number of plant diseases.Water your plants less. Many a houseplant is watered more than it actually needs. Try watering it less and see how it responds. In the open garden fungus gnats are not a problem and part of a well balanced biodiverse garden ecosystem They like moist soil so houseplants are ideal, particularly if overwatered or you have a lot of them. The product: Beneficial nematodes are naturally occurring micro-scopic worms which move through the soil to hunt sciarid fly larvae, infect them and then once inside kill them. I find flies and other insects very interesting indeed, while they’re outside, but I must confess that I find sciarid flies really rather off putting inside. These irritating flies don’t add anything positive to the ambiance of my home, so I am always keen to prevent sciarid flies from becoming a nuisance. The lifecycle of the Sciarid fly