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Anthurium andraeanum Missouri Tiny Black Flies
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Anthurium andraeanum Missouri – Tiny Black Flies

Why does your Anthurium andraeanum Missouri have tiny black flies? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Jump to cause: Fungus Gnats Overwatering/Soil Saturated Conditions Decaying Organic Matter

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Fungus Gnats

These small flies thrive in the moist, organic-rich potting media used for Anthuriums. Their larvae feed on decaying organic matter and can occasionally damage delicate feeder roots if populations become high.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Place a yellow sticky trap near the soil surface to see if small black flies are attracted to it.
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1 Deploy yellow sticky traps to capture adult flies and disrupt the breeding cycle.
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
30 pcs
$7
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2 Reduce watering frequency and allow the top inch of soil to dry out to eliminate the moist environment larvae need to thrive.
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue
Water Meters
$12
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3 Apply a biological control or organic insecticide to target the larvae in the soil.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$10
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Overwatering/Soil Saturated Conditions

Anthurium andraeanum requires well-draining media; constant moisture encourages fungal growth in the soil, which attracts fungus gnats and can lead to rhizome rot.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Stick your finger two inches into the soil to check if it remains damp for too many consecutive days.
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1 Reduce watering frequency and allow the top inch of soil to dry out completely before watering again to eliminate the moist environment attracting gnats.
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter SMM-V3
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter SMM-V3
Water Meters
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2 Apply yellow sticky traps near the soil surface to capture and remove the adult flying insects from your plant environment.
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
30 pcs
$7
In Stock
3 Repot the plant into a well-draining medium enriched with perlite to improve aeration and prevent future soil saturation.
Legigo Perlite 15qt
Legigo Perlite 15qt
14.2 L • Perlite
$22
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Decaying Organic Matter

Old, dead leaves or decomposing peat moss in the pot provide a perfect breeding ground and food source for fly larvae.

Common
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How to confirm: Inspect the base of the plant and the top layer of soil for any mushy, decaying leaf fragments.
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1 Remove all dead or decaying leaves and organic debris from the surface of the soil to eliminate breeding sites for the flies.
2 Replace the top layer of old, decomposing soil with fresh, well-draining medium to disrupt the larvae's food source.
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix
15.1 L
$22
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3 Deploy yellow sticky traps near the plant to capture adult flies and monitor the infestation level.
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
30 pcs
$7
In Stock

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