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Emily Smith

How to get rid of tiny black flies in the house, according to pest control experts

Composite of plant with sticky trap, sink with baking soda and small black gnat in home.

Have you noticed those tiny black flies that seem to hang around your plants, drains and bins? Turns out they are not fruit flies, they're called fungus gnats, and luckily, there are a few ways to get rid of them.

Whilst you might have figured out how to get rid of flies, these smaller, more inconspicuous black flies tend to linger around your flowers, houseplants and drains. If you've ever wondered why your flowers are attracting little black flies, it can be down to several reasons, the most common being a decomposing smell and excess moisture.

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