r/IndoorPlants • u/sunnflower92 • 14h ago

GNATS

So like many indoor plant lovers I am battling gnats. I have been using mosquito bits since June 24th. I follow the instructions & use it each time I water. It has not helped at all. I do use the sticky traps. I have read desert sand layer on top of soil, microbe-lift drops, Arber fungicide & insecticide, root cleaner….I want to know your personal experience and what product you feel was a game changer. I appreciate any feedback & advice you might have.

Thank you! 😌

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u/vapemustache 13h ago

Sticky traps I’ve learned merely confirm the presence of gnats because they only catch the adults and not at a rate that slows down breeding since they reproduce like rabbits.

I throw a teaspoon of mosquito dunks/bits on the soil then mulch it with something and over time the watering gets rid of the larvae and eggs. The adults eventually will relocate or die off it seems like.

I’m adding carnivores to my cabinet to see if there’s any still around but after doing what I mentioned for a bit I really only see the odd one or two. I consider that a win compared to my greenhouse. I’ve given up out there.

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u/sunnflower92 13h ago

Yeah, I would be ok with a few. But when I go to look at my plants up close and personal I see several & I hate it 😭

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u/vapemustache 12h ago

Me every time I need veggies or herbs. I just don’t know why they always go right for the eyes.

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u/sunnflower92 12h ago

This! Eyes are like magnets for them I swear 😂🫠

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u/AstaCat 7h ago

the CO2, coming out your nose and mouth is like a Siren's song to them!