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Hi everyone,
My problem: I have too many flies in my room! I happen to have all my pets (tort, uros and millis) in my bedroom, and I have to keep the door closed all the time to keep the heat in and the dogs out. I have plants and stuff to keep the air "clean" but there is a surplus of flies. They are in all of the cages, and I can't stand it! I believe they are soil flies, but they may be fruit flies. Does anyone know an easy way to get rid of them - besides squishing them? Thanks for your help
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~Sarah
1.1 Mali Uromastyx (Draco and Pumpkin)
0.1 Indian Uromastyx (Cheddar)
1.0 Russian Tortoise (Pookie)
8.9.22 Millipedes (9 different species)

If they are the fungus gnats (soil flies), you can try keeping your plants slightly drier. They may not go away entirely, but they should reduce in number. Since it's winter (I'm assuming you're in the northern hemisphere!) the plants will be better off with slightly less water anyway. The only other thing I've heard to try is to put a drop of tabasco in the soil of each plant. I've never tried it, so I don't know if it would work, but it isn't likely to hurt the plant in any way.
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Torey
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
0.1 Anolis Carolinensis (Leeloo)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)

you can try black knight spray its made to kill mites and insects that are in the reptile cages,its expensive at almost 20-30$ on some site bull will kill anything.
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1.3 Leopard Gecko's
1.0 mali uromastyx
0.0.3 tokay's(adults unsexed)

Try spraying your plants with a soap/water mix. I use a biodegradable camping soap and mix it with 3x as much water. Spray this on your plants not your herps!!!! I spray the surface of the soil, stems and leaves of the plants not any flowers you or your critters may be consuming.
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BigMac
1 Mali Uro - Tank
1 Leo - Doobie
1 Chacoan Monkey Frog - Pilar
1 Corn Snake - Muka