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Swallows, swifts, bats etc. eat them, I think.

We were plagued by little things called "fungus gnats" in the house until my wife started growing insectivorous plants. They really have made a difference!

A bit like the Venus fly-trap, Chris?

You know, I don't mean midges; the small things I am talking about are about half the size of a mite, and they are a nuisance throughout the day - I takeChrise's point that they may provide food for other species, but those would sure need to eat a lot of them to fill their stomach!

PS - they do not bite, just tickle ! very unpleasant.

We do have one of those, elle, but several sundew species, and also small pitcher plant type things. We saw a display at a garden festival near Cologne, and she was hooked!

We call them Thunder Flies.

Are those type of plants safe for the cats, Chris? Our cat eats anything and everything!

are your 'Thunder Flies' as I describe Albie, about half the size of a mite, not biting but rather tickling ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/advice/pests_and_diseases/identifier.shtml?thrips

Hope this owrks, Pigale!

or even, works!