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Also the stuff that flies out everywhere... What do they look like? You sure it's not white flies? Mosquitos harbor in shadowy spots during the day because they hate UV. I wouldn't introduce an insect until you know what your target pest is. You may end up with a couple of infestations on your...

They are leaf miners. Just spray them with bifitherine and be done. Get micro-encapsulated so you get a residual. If it isn't leaf miners it's chinch bugs. Either way a good microencap product will do the job. I would do a fungicide about 3 times a year.

I would ditch it. It's infected. Sounds like you have got a wild yeast strain. Make sure that all your plastics are scar free. The wild yeast hides in there. I never open my fermenter until its done. Wild yeast can cause "gusher" effects as well once it's bottled.

Too hot. Banana like flavors will be in it. Or bubblegum. The yeast excretes fusel alcohols and make it fruity tasting. Need 65 degrees. One beer I made was almost undrinkable. Air condition crapped out and beer got to 80 degrees. That's the only beer I have had taste like that.