Knowledge and Tips — rouwvliegjes

Je loopt langs je kamerplanten en ziet ineens kleine zwarte vliegjes omhoog dwarrelen. Ze hangen rond de aarde, zitten soms tegen het raam en lijken maar niet weg te gaan. Heel irritant, zeker als je niet weet waar ze vandaan komen. In deze blog lees je welke vliegjes dit meestal zijn, waarom ze in je plantenpot zitten en, het belangrijkste, hoe je ze weer kwijtraakt.   Oorzaken van vliegjes in de potgrond Als je kleine vliegjes bij je planten ziet, gaat het bijna altijd om rouwvliegjes. Toch worden ze vaak verward met fruitvliegjes of gewone huisvliegjes. Daarom is het belangrijk...

Fungus gnats, which often appear near your plants, can be a real nightmare for any plant lover. They feed on the roots of your plants, which leads to wilting and stunted growth. But don't panic, there are effective ways to get rid of these annoying guests. In this blog we explain why nematodes in combination with sticky traps are the best solution against fungus gnats. By using these two methods together, you can control both the larvae and the adult flies and prevent the plague from spreading further. Read on to discover how you can control fungus gnats in an...

Fungus gnats: those tiny, annoying flies that hover above your potting soil like they’re having a party. Although they may seem harmless, they can be quite annoying. But how long do these flies actually live? And why do they seem to be bothering you more and more? Let’s unravel the mystery of fungus gnats. How long do fungus gnats live? An adult fungus gnat lives for only 5 to 8 days . That doesn't sound like a long time, and it isn't. The real problem isn't how long they live, but how quickly they reproduce. A single fly can cause...

You did it. You brightened up your living room with a few new houseplants. Or maybe you have a trendy monstera or a trendy pilea gracing your desk. But wait! Before you give them a warm welcome into your home, it is important to inspect them carefully. Not only on their leaves and branches, but especially on the potting soil. Because that is where small, uninvited guests can hide: fungus gnats. What are fungus gnats anyway? Fungus gnats, also known as sciarid flies, are small black flies that are particularly attracted to moist potting soil. They look harmless, but can...