Coastal property/lawns invaded with tiny fly insects - Ask Extension
After living on the Coast for over 22 years, my lawns and property are invaded with these tiny flying insects.
What are they? How do I get rid of the...
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Coastal property/lawns invaded with tiny fly insects #876176
Asked July 07, 2024, 9:54 AM EDT
After living on the Coast for over 22 years, my lawns and property are invaded with these tiny flying insects.
What are they? How do I get rid of them? How do I save my lawns,and forest areas on the dunes?
Coos County Oregon
Expert Response
Thanks for your question. Without a photo, it is hard to say what they are for sure.
It could be fungus gnats. They tend to thrive where there is good soil moisture and lots of organic matter available. Don't overwater the lawn or garden and that might help help reduce numbers. They have many natural predators too including spiders and birds. These are more of a nuisance as they don't really cause any serious damage to plants outdoors. Here is some information - https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7448.html
It could be fungus gnats. They tend to thrive where there is good soil moisture and lots of organic matter available. Don't overwater the lawn or garden and that might help help reduce numbers. They have many natural predators too including spiders and birds. These are more of a nuisance as they don't really cause any serious damage to plants outdoors. Here is some information - https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7448.html
Thank you for the information and getting back to me.
