{"title":"Control fungus fly","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the sciarid fly?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The sciarid fly is often called the fungus gnat, and is a common gnat that goes after houseplants, especially in rooms with high humidity levels. They are attracted by moisture, decomposing organic matter, and high temperatures. The larvae are white, legless, and look like tiny worms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat damage does sciarid fly cause?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sciarid fly attacks different types of plant. Damage includes sudden wilting, poor growth, and yellowing. If you have a severe infestation, there is a risk that you will lose a large part of the plant. Stronger, older plants often recover from the damage, unless there is a high level of infestation. In addition, these gnats carry viruses and fungus that can compromise plants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe lifecycle of sciarid fly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A sciarid fly starts as an egg, which hatches a larva after two to three days. Depending on the temperature, the larva takes two to five weeks to develop into a pupa, after which an adult sciarid fly will emerge after three to four days. The adult gnat lives for around one week, during which time it will lay hundreds of new eggs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eManaging the sciarid fly with nematodes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The most effective way to tackle the sciarid fly is to manage the larvae, which can be found in the soil close to the roots of plants. Nematodes are effective against the larvae and go after only the larvae – not the eggs, pupae, or mature gnats. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore, we always recommend a repeat treatment with nematodes, one week after the first treatment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo capture mature gnats, you can also use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nematodesonline.co.uk\/products\/yellow-sticky-traps-to-manage-sciarid-flies\"\u003eyellow sticky traps\u003c\/a\u003e. In order to tackle a stubborn infestation of sciarid fly, it’s a good idea to repeat treatment with nematodes after two to three weeks. The second treatment will take care of all larvae that were pupae, gnats, or eggs during the first treatment, and so were not attacked by the nematodes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The larvae of sciarid fly love humid environments, so to prevent future infestations, it can be useful to make sure that the soil around the plants is not too moist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sort of nematode should I opt for?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe generally recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nematodesonline.co.uk\/collections\/managing-sciarid-fly\/products\/aaltjes-tegen-varenrouwmug-steinernema-feltiae\"\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/a\u003e. The soil temperate is an average of daytime and night-time temperatures. Our smallest package contains 2,5 million nematodes, which is enough to cover up to 5 plants in pots with a diameter of 40 cm. To manage an infestation of sciarid fly in a limited number of houseplants, we also recommend mixing the sachet of nematodes with the quantity of water than you normally give to the plants. This prevents the plants from taking in too much water and ensures good use of the nematodes. For more than 25 plants, you should opt for nematodes for more than 20 m2 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nematodesonline.co.uk\/collections\/instructions-for-use\"\u003eClick here for the instructions for use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/3524\/0610\/collections\/Varenrouwmug.jpg?v=1610374060","url":"https:\/\/nematodesonline-co-uk.myshopify.com\/collections\/control-sciarid-fly.oembed","provider":"NematodesOnline.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}