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title: "Hi all! I’m having some issues with gnats from my plants when they…"
description: "Hi all! I’m having some issues with gnats from my plants when they get watered? I’ve opted to use watering bulbs and that’s reduced it a lot since the stop…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Colocha"
published: "2023-06-26T12:55:19.113Z"
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# Hi all! I’m having some issues with gnats from my plants when they…

_Posted by Colocha on 2023-06-26_

Hi all! I’m having some issues with gnats from my plants when they get watered? I’ve opted to use watering bulbs and that’s reduced it a lot since the stop soil isn’t moist. But unsure how to completely get rid of it. Would I need to just repot with new soil?

## 4 comments

### Sam commented on 2023-06-26

I use neem oil. Kills the larva in the soil as well as the live bugs. It takes a few weeks for you to see the difference. Safe on all flowers, plants, herbs, veggies :)

#### Colocha replied on 2023-06-26

I’ll give that a shot! Thanks!

### Rainy commented on 2023-06-26

I put a layer of white sand on top of the soil that has helped me. I got a bag from a big box store and has lasted for years because I don’t need much.

### Brandon \& Michelle commented on 2023-06-26

Neem oil when watering the soil. Add a top layer of diatomaceous earth too. Replacing all the soil would be another option

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