Q: We have a ton of tiny black bugs in the house ever since we brought some potted plants into the house to get them out of the summer heat.
A:Β Those insects are often called βnuisance gnats.β Theyβre not hurting the plants, but they are annoying to have around. You might cut back on the water you put in the plants; the soil may be overly moist. You can also sprinkle a little diatomaceous earth over the soil to deter the bugs.
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