Garden Plants Attracting Flies

[SusanLisa]

My garden plants in large wooden tubs are attracting big flies.
I've checked for dead snails / slugs & removed dead leaves & weeds but my plants are always covered in large flies - does anyone know why?
Its not just a few - there are always around 10 to 15 each tub & when I water it, they are like a tornado flying away !!! ta

[RAV1D]

Are you sure there flys or honey bees?

[Khandro]

You don't say what kind of plants they are, but something that is off-putting to many insects is to put into a handspray - a used window cleaner etc. - a few crushed cloves of garlic and a few drops of washing up liquid. It won't harm the plant and is worth a try.

[Khandro]

....... and warm water then shaken.

[modeller]

Tubs and pots seem to attract flies because the soil is usually excellent for laying eggs. I have found that when pot plants are taken indoors within a couple of days they are smothered with tiny flies. So maybe its the type of soil which is attracting them . The washing up liquid suggestion is also one I found effective.

[carlton23]

I put a layer of grit on top of the compost, which seems to deter them.