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Old 08-06-2008, 04:26 PM
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Could they be sugar ants? I just found some in my nodsa "Lady of the Night" and I can't seem to get rid of them. They are tiny, red and run really fast. They don't seem to be damaging the plant, yet
Hi Ang,
The sugar ants themselves will not harm your plants; however sometimes they "herd" aphids and scaley bugs, so I'd keep a close eye out on them.
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:45 PM
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Becca, those are Shore flies. See Fungus Gnats, Shore Flies, Moth Flies, and March Flies Management Guidelines--UC IPM, Shore Flies
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:49 PM
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Hi Ross! No....the picture is way off....and it doesn't fly...lol....just runs super fast...lol. I think dave b hit it right on...they look like Predatory Running Mites!
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