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Old January 6, 2009   #1
maricybele
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Default fly infestation in compost anyone use diatomaceous earth?

Even though I bury wet compostables, I had an awful fly problem. (the manure kind a black a little larger than a fruit fly) Just a nasty mess of em. Has anyone use diatomaceous earth in compost? I don't want to mess up the process, just cut the population a bit.

This year when I brought my peppers in, the flys hatched indoors along with a few fungus gnats and aphids. I have been giving garlic soap baths and will try a little de on the plants tomorrow. Any other suggestions for compost control and the after math.

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