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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tomoran" data-source="post: 31053" data-attributes="member: 1152">Ah, I see. I'm assuming that the stirmi enclosure is warm and moist, so there is an increased potential for mold and decomposition of organic material. Did they just appear? You may be able to remove the a bit of the substrate and waste in that area to diminish the numbers. Unfortunately, moist enclosures make for very hospitable environments for gnats and flies, and once they get a foothold, they can be difficult to eradicate. If there is organic material in there, they could be phorid flies (are they hump backed?) or fungus gnats if the sub is too moist. Isopods are a wonderful way to keep moister cages clean, as they remove the waste and materials that can attract the flies in the first place.I've heard some folks completely rehouse a T when they spot gnats or flies, as they worry about the risk these little buggers pose. I've also read accounts by keepers who are not particularly bothered by these pests, and only work to limit the numbers present (and don't rehouse or change substrate). Hopefully, some folks who have wrestled with these nuisances will chime in with their experiences.</blockquote>