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title: "Does anyone have any tried and true methods to get rid of gnats? We…"
description: "Does anyone have any tried and true methods to get rid of gnats? We are struggling with them over here. I’ve seen some stuff on fb but I don’t want to kill my…"
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# Does anyone have any tried and true methods to get rid of gnats? We…

_Publicado por Mystique el 2023-07-12_

Does anyone have any tried and true methods to get rid of gnats? We are struggling with them over here. I’ve seen some stuff on fb but I don’t want to kill my baby!

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## 6 comentarios

### plant.lesbian comentó el 2023-07-13

i like to use neem oil concentrate mixed with water, plus it can also be used to clean your leaves and prevent insects on the leaves

### Onnie comentó el 2023-07-13

I have tried almost every method and have found the following to work (and have used on my calathea without harming):  
\- mosquito bits granules: make a tea (4 tablespoons per gallon) by putting granules in a net baggie and soak this baggie in Warm water for 30-60 mins (can soak longer). Water all plants every week - every two weeks. Repeat even after seeing adult gnats because their eggs/larvae could still be alive even if the adults are absent.  
Put yellow sticky traps in all plants.  
It’s a long road- took me about 6 weeks to get under control.  
You can do it!

### Onnie comentó el 2023-07-13

Check out “Plant life with Ashley Anita” on YouTube and watch her “easy one step -how to get rid of fungus gnats”

### Clark comentó el 2023-07-27

Mosquito Bits applied directly to the top layer of soil is not working. FYI. I’m about to try some store bought fruit fly traps.

#### Mystique respondió el 2023-07-27

Ok. Thank you. I’m gonna try the mosquito bit last tea

### Will M. comentó el 2023-09-05

Okay. I just actually finished dealing with this. I soaked the soil in 2 parts water, 1 part h2o2, and that takes care of the larvae and the fungus/mold that they feed on. I used sticky traps and a zevo for the adults. Systemic for ongoing prevention

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