[Arid_gardener] controlling flies

[Linda Drew]

Hello Elise

We probably need to identify the flies first so we know how to control
them. House flies don't eat plants so there may be some other creature
eating the flowering plants.

You can put out a yellow sticky trap to trap insects in the area for identification.
(should be available at a garden shop). Place near the plants being eaten.

For some background information, see:
http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/urban/flies/house_fly.htm

Linda Drew
Master Gardener

> Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 16:49:01 -0700
> To: arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu
> From: emconte at cox.net
> CC: 
> Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
> 
> Elise M. Contento
> 85353-9043
> emconte at cox.net
> 
> I have used white vinegar on spurge (sp?) and it has not killed it.
> 
> Can you suggest another option that is non toxic to cats?
> 
> I have a humungous fly problem and am currently using a UV light (zapper) that is only killing moths and night fliers, but hasn't attracted the flies that come from the waste treatment plant and the farms.
> 
> Vector control says I just have to "deal with it" but the flies are eating all of my flowering plants.
> 
> Please advise,
> Thanks,
> Elise
> 
> 
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