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title: "Favorite product for fungus gnats &/or mites?? I’ve tried two now…"
description: "Favorite product for fungus gnats &/or mites?? I’ve tried two now that don’t seem to be doing the trick!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/649f2c84cb1ca873ab301afc"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "JillZ"
published: "2023-06-30T19:27:00.289Z"
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# Favorite product for fungus gnats \&/or mites?? I’ve tried two now…

_Posted by JillZ on 2023-06-30_

Favorite product for fungus gnats \&/or mites?? I’ve tried two now that don’t seem to be doing the trick!

## 6 comments

### Chris\&Precious commented on 2023-06-30

Also thank you for tips on gnats

### Melissa commented on 2023-06-30

I’ve had luck with using pebbles on the top layer of my soil. It is hard for gnats to burrow under and just as hard to find a way out if they are already in. Haven’t noticed them since (knock on wood). Not sure about spider mites. I think I might have some on my one plant so I’m looking for that answer also.

### Brandon \& Michelle commented on 2023-06-30

If financially possible, just replace the soil. Give it a nice airy mix with diatomaceous earth and use Neem oil when watering next. 100% gets rid of the issue

#### Abundanceofplants replied on 2023-06-30

So you mix the diatomaceous earth in with the soil?

#### Brandon \& Michelle replied on 2023-07-01

Yes or layer on top. It loses its function once you water it fyi

### iambijoux commented on 2023-06-30

Systemic for both. Sticky traps have worked well for me, too!

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