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jenhillphoto Danbury, CT(Zone 6a) May 16, 2009

Can anyone tell me what these are? They are all over one of my raised beds. I want to plant out, but want to know what these are first.

Thanks.

Jen

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jenhillphoto Danbury, CT(Zone 6a) May 16, 2009

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV May 16, 2009

These appear to be fungus gnats (these primarily are in the family Sciaridae, but some other families also may have this as a common name). They are associated with very damp to wet soils high in organic content and usually are considered nuisance pests, but heavy infestations can be damaging to the roots of young plants. See
http://tinyurl.com/rxl24z and http://tinyurl.com/m4qc5 for more information, including control recommendations.

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jenhillphoto Danbury, CT(Zone 6a) May 16, 2009

Thanks suunto. It has been moist lately. I'll check out that link.

Jen

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