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title: "I’m having an outbreak of gnats, does anyone have a great way to get…"
description: "I’m having an outbreak of gnats, does anyone have a great way to get rid of them? I have had sticky traps up for a week, and I watered with a gnat killing drop."
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# I’m having an outbreak of gnats, does anyone have a great way to get…

_Posted by Elizabeth on 2024-01-01_

I’m having an outbreak of gnats, does anyone have a great way to get rid of them? I have had sticky traps up for a week, and I watered with a gnat killing drop.

## 4 comments

### JohnD commented on 2024-01-01

I had a terrible gnat problem that was cured by:  
1\. Repotting to new soil  
2\. Using mosquito bits for watering once a month  
3\. Covering the top soul layer with decorative pebbles.

I now enjoy my plants without screaming at the gnats.

Good luck.

### Sunny commented on 2024-01-01

Mosquito Bits worked into the soil and in the watering works very well. Also, gnats thrive on slow drying soil. Reduce excess water, get good air circulation and ensure the pot/soil has good drainage. Ensure the pot size fits the root ball. Excess soil holds too much water that the roots can’t use. It just rots the roots and feed insect larvae.

### Hannah commented on 2024-01-02

A combo of everything works best for me. Btw miraclegro tends to bring them in, so keep an extra eye on freshly potted plants!

### Erin commented on 2024-01-02

Happy Happy Houseplant sells a great product called Fungus Gnat Death Drops. You mix a couple drops in with every watering.

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