Question
Is it true that ashes from burned wood will help get rid of the carrot rust fly if worked into the soil?

Answer
Dear Barbara:

Compost and wood ashes are effective not only on rust flies but carrot weevils, wireworms, and other carrot pests. Probably the best organic way to get rid of pests is to soak the bed once a week with a thin mixture of wood ashes and water using a watering can.

Regards,

Mack Jean
AllExperts
Master Gardener
Tennessee