N Nontapatw Member Joined Sep 14, 2019 Messages 10 Reaction score 0 Oct 12, 2019 #1 There are several of of these bugs crawling out on the leaves, flying out during watering. Does anyone know what are they and Will they cause any problems to my paph and what can I do to prevent it? Attachments 7C27F4D4-6C12-41FB-981A-A98501DC294A.png 751.5 KB
There are several of of these bugs crawling out on the leaves, flying out during watering. Does anyone know what are they and Will they cause any problems to my paph and what can I do to prevent it?
E ejramer New Member Joined Oct 1, 2019 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Oct 16, 2019 #2 That looks like a fungus gnat. It might mean that conditions are too wet, but they don't really harm the plants themselves.
That looks like a fungus gnat. It might mean that conditions are too wet, but they don't really harm the plants themselves.
N NYEric ST Supporter Supporting Member Joined Sep 14, 2006 Messages 50,618 Reaction score 1,491 Location New York City Apartment Oct 17, 2019 #3 It's hard to tell from the photo. We have small bees at our house. I don't know which plant they live in but its a lot.
It's hard to tell from the photo. We have small bees at our house. I don't know which plant they live in but its a lot.
likespaphs some call me brian Joined Jun 7, 2006 Messages 5,267 Reaction score 21 Location Cape Cod Oct 17, 2019 #4 it's likely a shorefly or fungus gnat. they can be a problem when there are a bunch of them
A abax In Remembrance 2023 Supporting Member Joined Jul 8, 2011 Messages 13,042 Reaction score 1,005 Location Kentucky zone 6B Oct 17, 2019 #5 If it's a fungus gnat, there's a product called Gnatrol (amazon has it) that is a solution to the problem.
If it's a fungus gnat, there's a product called Gnatrol (amazon has it) that is a solution to the problem.