Flyaway; Root fly resistant. NOT!!!!

[Aberdeenplotter]

The theory that carrot fly can't fly over 2' is a myth. I know I've tried it!

Folks growing long carrots for exhibition do so in barrels the tops of which are at least 4ft off the ground and they are still bothered with carrot fly damage if they do not use barrier protection. TS is totally right, environmesh from day one is required.

I use marigolds in my onion beds where they certainly keep the onion fly at bay but it didn't work for me with carrots.

p.s. did you hear that placing mirrors between the rows works. The fly sees its reflection in the mirror and head buts itself to death trying to fight with itself