They’re tiny and annoying: minuscule black flies that swirl in your face when your plants are disturbed or open your worm bin. So hard to see that you’re not even sure it happened. What are they and how do you get rid of them? The usual suspects are either fungus gnats or fruit flies. They’re both tiny and can be hard to tell apart. Let’s look at what they are, what they do and learn how to tell the difference. 

This is a publicly available resource developed by the Little Green Thumbs program, a classroom gardening program. Learn more about the Little Green Thumbs program in your region.