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They are a part of the Mycetophilidae and Sciaridae super families. They feed on decaying organic matter, fungi and plant roots (which contain the nutrients you feed the plants) they cause significant damage to the root-zone as the larvae attach themselves to the root feeders and deplete them of nutrients in turn feeding themselves whilst starving the plant.
They can also carry diseases such as Pythium on their feet and transfer it from plant to plant.
Many growers who correct this problem long term, report yield increases of approx. 15-25%, that’s literally how much food they are draining away from the plant.
Their life span consists of about 3-4 weeks depending on the conditions of the environment. They love damp moist (overwatered) mediums, they breed insanely fast in these conditions (up to 300 eggs in an adult’s life) they also love high humid environments.
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