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title: "Does anyone know how to prevent gnats from going near plants?"
description: "Does anyone know how to prevent gnats from going near plants?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65060868eac2351fe1a4e4d5"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Haylee"
published: "2023-09-16T19:56:24.065Z"
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# Does anyone know how to prevent gnats from going near plants?

_Posted by Haylee on 2023-09-16_

Does anyone know how to prevent gnats from going near plants?

## 10 comments

### Lisette commented on 2023-09-17

Can’t really prevent it but you can use sticky traps to catch them.

#### Haylee replied on 2023-09-17

Thank you! Ooooo now I wonder if a Venus fly trap will work. Bc it may be a win win, new plant \& has a meal

#### Lisette replied on 2023-09-17

It would!

### Sunny commented on 2023-09-17

Bti kills mosquito, black fly, and fungus gnat larvae. It’s in the product Mosquito Bits. I’ve never used it. I’ve used Mosquito Dunks for ponds which had the same active ingredients. It can decrease the surplus population per the many online articles. It’s not a preventative.

#### Haylee replied on 2023-09-17

Thank youu!!

#### Sunny replied on 2023-09-17

You’re welcome!

### Sydnei commented on 2023-09-18

acv and a drop of dawn in a cup. but bottom watering helps if you see them in your actual plant. allow the top layer to dry so gnats cannot nest.

#### Haylee replied on 2023-09-26

Thanks!!

### Tigerlilly commented on 2023-09-19

BTI drops have been a lifesaver in my house! The sticky traps only get the adults but not the source. The drops (one drop per gallon) kills the larvae in the soil when you water your plants. Super easy!

#### Haylee replied on 2023-09-26

Thank you!

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