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What insect is this? It is everywhere

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Posted by ReneeHuggins 9 (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 20, 12 at 13:13

I first noticed this on my new citrus tree, but now I'm seeing it all over my garden. What is it and how do I get rid of it?

Thanks!

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Looks like some type of midge.
hortster

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That's exactly what I would guess, too, hortster. I'd also guess that it is one of the non-biting species.

Any special reason why you want to get rid of them, Renee? Midges don't harm plants.

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OMG the natural environment is intruding on the garden! Kill it!

Sorry, couldn't help myself. :-D

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OMG the natural environment is intruding on the garden! Kill it!

Sorry, couldn't help myself. :-D

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"Any special reason why you want to get rid of them, Renee? Midges don't harm plants."

If they don't harm the plants, then I don't mind them. I noticed that they were on everything I've planted outside and immediately tried to see if I could find them online. Amazing how many other bugs fit my same description for these things :)

Thanks for the help everyone!

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