Small Insect on Many Garden Plants & Tree Banch's in Backyard - Help

overkillxx on 16/10/2020 - 14:50

Hey Guys,
Recently I've noticed this insect on many of my plants & tree stems throughout my backyard.. The insect looks like a tiny fly. Of most annoyance is night time when it appears attracted to light & because it is so tiny it can get through the holes in the fly screens on the windows.. Does anyone know what it is and, more importantly, how to get rid of it??

Location is Victoria. If that makes any difference

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  • GG57 on 16/10/2020 - 14:53
    -2

    Apart from the annoyance of the fly entering your home, why would you want to get rid of it?

    • overkillxx on 16/10/2020 - 15:06
      +1

      It seems to be damaging plants. That is the 2nd reason.. But primarily due to the insects in house at night time.

    • AustriaBargain on 16/10/2020 - 15:45
      +1

      They are ugly and there's a huge swarm of them on that branch. Whatever they are up to it can't be any good. And they look like spider food to me.

  • John Kimble on 16/10/2020 - 15:22

    Pyrethrum spray?

  • StickMan on 16/10/2020 - 15:23
    +4

    I'm no expert but looks like an Aphid. Use something like this https://www.bunnings.com.au/multicrop-1l-pyrethrum-long-life…

  • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2020 - 15:25
    +3

    'thrips'

    Ladybirds eat them voraciously when their numbers get higher later in the season.

    If you choose treatment, systemic insecticide before the leaves emerge, as their eggs are left from last season. The alternative is to wait and the beneficial insects will sort them out. It can help to prevent ants climbing the tree trunk with lime, as ants farm aphids and thrips on trees. There are some organic onion and garlic deterrents you can spray and the white oils.

    • AustriaBargain on 16/10/2020 - 15:46

      Apparently you can buy ladybirds online and they ship them to you in a box. Farmers buy them.

    • aquavires on 17/10/2020 - 14:07

      You can wait for beneficial insects to come like Frugal Rock said; you can buy beneficial insects like AustriaBargain said. These beneficial insects will eat up pests like aphids and thrips.

      You can also attract beneficial insects by growing certain types of plants: https://blog.fantasticgardenersmelbourne.com.au/attract-bene… For example, herbs like dill, coriander, and fennel will bring ladybugs into your garden. They will also ensure that the ones you buy will stay in your garden instead of migrating elsewhere. Plus, you can use the herbs in your kitchen!

  • Fergy1987 on 16/10/2020 - 15:25

    Neem oil

  • Hithere on 16/10/2020 - 15:31
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    I use soapy water, a couple of spoons of liquid soap in a litre of water and spray on.

    You can also use White oil, mix 1 cup of cooking oil and ¼ cup of dish washing liquid. Shake well. Dilute to a strength of one tablespoon per litre of water and spray on plants

    • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2020 - 17:06

      This is the comment you're looking for, OP. I have found it works better than commercial solutions.

    • SnoozeAndLose on 16/10/2020 - 20:38

      Organic garden love this

  • Willco88 on 16/10/2020 - 16:09

    SPRAY THE (profanity) WITH WEED KILLER

    • Quantumcat on 16/10/2020 - 20:33

      Weed killer isn't going to do much against insects

      • John Kimble on 16/10/2020 - 20:36

        Scorched Earth strategy?

  • whooah1979 on 16/10/2020 - 16:48

    It looks like you guys have all kinds of animal problems down there.

  • swimmingtoad on 16/10/2020 - 18:56

    Napalm the tree, should sort it out.

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