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How can I get rid of small flies in my potting compost?

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These flies are often found in compost containing green waste or in wet, poorly-drained compost. Dust the surface of the compost with PY Insect Killer from Vitax or Pyrol from Neudorff to kill both adult and young stages of this insect.

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