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title: "Any recommendations on what I can use to get rid of fungus gnats and…"
description: "Any recommendations on what I can use to get rid of fungus gnats and keep them away? Something that is also non toxic and cat safe."
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lexi"
published: "2024-12-10T23:33:53.734399Z"
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# Any recommendations on what I can use to get rid of fungus gnats and…

_Gepostet von Lexi am 2024-12-10_

Any recommendations on what I can use to get rid of fungus gnats and keep them away? Something that is also non toxic and cat safe.

## 6 Kommentare

### Wolfen 🐺 kommentierte am 2024-12-10

Predatory mites and nematodes

### Planty28 kommentierte am 2024-12-11

Mosquito dunks has been my lifesaver. Haven’t had an issue in years!

#### Lexi antwortete am 2024-12-11

Do you dissolve in water and then water the plants with it or??

#### Wolfen 🐺 antwortete am 2024-12-11

They don't dissolve. When I used the dunks or bits, I'd put them in hotish water, then let it sit until it was room temp. Fish out the dunk/tea bag with bits.. Then you water all your plants thoroughly. And you want to do that with every watering for about 2-3 months. To make sure you kill the whole life cycle

#### Planty28 antwortete am 2024-12-11

I put it in a bag (so it doesn’t break apart in water) and leave in watering can… I continually refill my watering can and let that water sit about 24 hours with dunk or bits soaking in it…. One dunk will last about 30 days. I never stop using them otherwise they will come back!

### Aisha kommentierte am 2024-12-11

I was beginning to have troubles but then I let the plants really dry out. I’ve changed up my soil with a much more airy soil so it actually dries out, even in winter. But then I started bottom watering and it really worked. But I usually don’t let the very top of the soil actually soak, usually letting it stay dry for about half an inch deep. It’s tricky, but I haven’t seen any more gnats.

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