CHARDIE
I may have left my monstera in the shower for a bit too long and this morning I woke up checked on her and noticed what I think is fungus gnats. Any remedies? I put a layer of cinnamon on top 😭
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- Oz
Mosquito dunks. It’s been in my water routine since I started collecting plants. Never had an issue with bugs
5 Likes- CHARDIE
Should I do it now or wait since the soil is pretty moist?
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I’d suggest waiting until the next watering. No need to over water.
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Shan✨I put a little neem oil in with my water so it kills the eggs of the gnats. Then I use the yellow sticky traps on the surface for the adults
3 Likes- CHARDIE
They’re like still crawling around the soil but have wings I haven’t seen any flying around yet
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KaunasHey Shan, do you use neem oil on your water? What is the ratio for that?
0 Likes- Shan✨
Sorry - forgot to come back! Lol @kaunas - I use about a tablespoon to a gallon of water, I’ve heard adding a small amount of dish soap is helpful to emulsify the oil. - Neem spray is better for the leaves and those pests
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SpringvisionMight not hurt just to spritz the top of the soil with neem oil to kill those that you see crawling around.
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SamI’ve been there! A thin layer of coarse horticultural sand on top of the soil worked wonders to block the gnats. Just a heads-up: make sure it’s the chunky/graded kind that is actually tiny rocks (often sold for succulents or fire pits). Avoid regular fine sand, as it's too dense for the roots!
1 Like- Mursal
Try this product! A drop for every gallon with every watering keeps my gnats at bay!
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