Non-Chemical Management
- Rotate crops. Do not replant susceptible crops in the same area the following year.
- Cover crops with floating or screen cages immediately after planting to prevent egg-laying. Do not put row covers on soil previously infested with these maggots.
- Control weeds in and around the garden.
- Do not leave carrots in the ground through the winter. Early harvest and storage can minimize damage by fall rust fly infestations.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!