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title: "my birds of paradise has some gnats i believe ! ive heard of hydrogen…"
description: "my birds of paradise has some gnats i believe ! ive heard of hydrogen peroxide to kill the larvae but i wanted to be sure before using it the best way to do…"
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author: "Kiragabaya"
published: "2023-07-18T23:36:34.845Z"
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# my birds of paradise has some gnats i believe ! ive heard of hydrogen…

_Pubblicato da Kiragabaya il 2023-07-18_

my birds of paradise has some gnats i believe ! ive heard of hydrogen peroxide to kill the larvae but i wanted to be sure before using it the best way to do it. hes still young and has sprouted a new leaf recently thats starting to brown due to the pests 😭 any tips ?

## 6 commenti

### Rhonda ha commentato il 2023-07-19

1 part hydrogen peroxide to 4 parts water. I usually mix mine in a mason jar so I can use the lines on the side to track measurements. Plus that way I usually use it up because hp is light sensitive and degrades

#### Kelsie M. ha risposto il 2023-07-19

What percentage hydrogen peroxide do you use? I use 3% but I don’t mix it with water and now I’m a little worried that’s way too much

#### Rhonda ha risposto il 2023-07-19

I use 3% also. I bet it’ll be ok. I would just adjust next time. It won’t build up because when it breaks down it changes to water.

#### Kiragabaya ha risposto il 2023-07-19

thank you so much :)

#### HoyaBoya ha risposto il 2024-03-09

Hi, I’d this mixture poured unto the soil? Having this issue with gnats near my monstrera, birds of paradise and one of my palms. Currently, using ACV and dishwashing liquid in small ramekins as traps, but want to kill the gnats if they are in the soil.

### Brooklyn ha commentato il 2023-07-19

Spray;  
\- 1 cup olive oil  
\- 1/2 cup dish soap (dawn preferably or caster)  
And then dilute with water

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