How do I get rid of hoverflies in my garden?

How do I get rid of hoverflies in my garden?

Just fill up a plastic container, such as a milk carton, with water and sawdust, and leave it in your garden to provide habitat for hoverflies with semiaquatic larvae.

What are hover flies attracted to?

Adult hover flies feed mostly on nectar and pollen and can often be seen hovering around flowers. They are considered a very important group of pollinators outside of the bees. Some hover flies are attracted to the salt in human sweat and will land on exposed skin.

Why do hover flies follow you?

Hover flies will not harm you. They are more of an annoyance, hovering around you and on occasion, landing to slurp up some of your sweat. They are beneficial insects since their larvae feed on aphids and adults pollinate flowers.

Do hoverflies have nests?

Adults are often found near flowers, their principal food source being nectar and pollen. Some species are found in more unusual locations; for example, members of the genus Volucella can be found in bumblebee nests, while members of Microdon are myrmecophiles, found in ant or termite nests.