Just one of those thIngs, or is it something bigger?

[SecretJardinDS90]

Hey all so I came home after the long weekend and checked out the plants, they grew a lot in 3 days, but to my dismay there was about 4 large household flies in my tent, they didn't eat any of the plants but it was kinda odd seeing them, never had this before. Is it just one of those things where they might have gotten in cause of the smell and light ? Or is there a bigger problem I'm unaware of ?

 

[Canvas]

Large houseflys are not a plant pest, but how they got in there is a good question.

The only problem, that I can think of, is how did they get in there; did they fly in, did they come in with fresh dirt or compost?

 

[SecretJardinDS90]

They probably flew in through the intake, no matter though, there gone now

 

[Canvas]

Amen.

 

[neverbreak]

yeah bro, houseflies ain't an issue for plants. i wouldn't be losing any sleep over them. ;)

neverbreak

 

[entropy99]

Nothing to worry about.

 

[Capulator]

houseflies are actually considered beneficial insects believe it or not.

 

[SecretJardinDS90]

Care to elaborate ?

 

[entropy99]

houseflies are actually considered beneficial insects believe it or not.

Because they attract predators?

 

[Capulator]

yes, and they are decomposers of decaying matter.

 

[TrichromeFan]

Interesting take on the houseflies, cap. Sounds like a feasible theory.

-TF

 

[Capulator]

What I mean by beneficial is in nature they are beneficial. In your grow room they are just annoying to you, but they will not hurt the plants in any way.

 

[kolah]

The flies lay eggs then they emerge as maggots which gobble up stuff. It seems like they like meat the best though. I am not sure that I want maggots in my weed soil but if they do no harm and more good they are welcome.
Maggot Juice anyone?