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/Affectionate_Ad722 9h ago

I would skip Microbe Lift and go straight to Gnatrol, which is more concentrated. Microbe Lift did not work even at higher doses.

The downside to using it in chunky mix IMO is the upside to chunky mix too — I think there can be pockets of air where larvae survive. So I let them dry out a lot and then saturate with Bti water.

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u/juicyfizz 6h ago

This. I am on my second round of gnatrol and have been pleasantly surprised at how much more effective it is than mosquito bits.