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title: "I have officially gotten rid of my fungus gnat infestation using the…"
description: "I have officially gotten rid of my fungus gnat infestation using the following: 1. Adding hydrogen peroxide to water before watering 2. Using Mosquito bits and…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/Ktw8B5CcTlSQqDurUu87ug/d01uvddCU7H2ewwYv6yOnD"
community: "Pets and Plants"
author: "Nikki"
published: "2026-06-17T19:31:57.136703Z"
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# I have officially gotten rid of my fungus gnat infestation using the…

_Posted by Nikki on 2026-06-17_

I have officially gotten rid of my fungus gnat infestation using the following:  
1\. Adding hydrogen peroxide to water before watering  
2\. Using Mosquito bits and soaking them in water prior to watering  
3\. Watering less frequently  
4\. Adjusting the light requirements for each plant to a slightly warmer, brighter area to dry the soil quicker  
5\. Sticky traps and a Sundew plant to catch adults  
6\. Aerating the soil

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## 8 comments

### Nikki commented on 2026-06-17

The plastic tube goes down into the bottom of the soil to add aeration and to water directly to roots

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### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-06-17

How much hydrogen peroxide do you use to add to the water

#### Nikki replied on 2026-06-17

about 25% to 75% water but you can use as much as you would like! Its really just me being a cheapo and diluting it

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-06-17

lol! Thank you

### Lyds and Leelees Mum commented on 2026-06-17

I've been using the exact combination of steps, except for the hydrogen peroxide, for about 6 weeks. How long did it take before you to get to the "rid of" phase!?

#### Nikki replied on 2026-06-17

Took me about 2 months to be quite honest 🥲

### Lyds and Leelees Mum commented on 2026-06-17

That gives me hope!

#### Nikki replied on 2026-06-17

The hydrogen peroxide helps i sometimes put it full strength into problem plants which fizzles the fungus lol

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