Female midges lay their eggs in substrates rich in organic matter and moist, such as potting soil for houseplants. Within a few days, the eggs turn into voracious larvae that feed on root hairs, preventing the plant from feeding.
A female midge can lay between 50 and 300 eggs, we quickly understand the benefit of getting rid of them as quickly as possible. Yellow, sticky traps are unattractive, but effective in capturing adult midges. Adopt a sundew: it is a carnivorous plant whose sticky tentacles cover the leaves.