Carrot root fly

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  1. Vince

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    Is it true they cant fly above 30" so my newly sown carrots will be safe, had no probs with the blighters last year and using the same 3' beds this year!
     
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    Vince, according to the experts, they cannot fly above 15".
     
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    Thanks David, I've invested heavily into carrot production because the whole family love them raw or cooked [​IMG]
     
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