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Bamboo attracting flies

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by caroline m, Mar 26, 2022.

  1. caroline m

    caroline m Apprentice Gardener

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    Our established bamboo (three bushes around 8ft tall each) which is in a sunny spot in our garden planted around our patio area seems to be attracting loads of flies. This happens every year in the summer. No dead bodies/ rotting material that I can find. Any ideas on why / ways to deal with it? It’s really not pleasant sitting on the patio as it is. Thanks all.
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Are you sure it's the bamboo attracting the flies.
    What kind of flies are they and does it happen right through the summer or just at certain times.
     
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      Good afternoon I get loads of flies and other insects on my 6 bamboo plants but fortunately I also have lots of sparrows most of the time and they are always in and out of the Bamboo but I do sometimes give them a wash off with a pressure washer ,strange to say but I never get flies or insects on my two Black bamboo plants:smile:
       
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