How Do You Protect Carrots from Carrot Flies

In practice, this means draping row covers of garden fleece or very fine insect-proof netting over your carrots, either directly on top of the crop or suspended on hoops of wire or plastic.

What can I plant next to carrots to stop carrot flies?

Companion planting. Completely encircling your carrot crop with allium family plants such as onions, leeks or chives is believed to literally throw carrot fly off the scent.

How do I keep bugs from eating my carrots?

As with most pests, the best solution is prevention. Placing a floating row cover with insect netting will help to prevent these critters from eating your plants. Another good prevention is to remove excess weeds and grass around the garden areas as this can help to attract them.