Occasional invaders · SWFL Pest Identifier
Fungus Gnat
Harmless A nuisance at most. No urgency.
How to identify it
- Tiny dark flies hovering around potted plants
- Larvae in constantly-damp potting soil
- Weak fliers that drift rather than dart
Size
Tiny (pinhead)
Where you'll see it
Living areas · Kitchen
Looks like
Small fly / gnat
Did you know
It’s an overwatering alarm with wings — the larvae need soggy soil to survive.
What it means for you
Let pots dry between waterings; yellow sticky cards catch the stragglers.
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