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title: "My natel ivy and English ivy seem to have gnats living in the soil…"
description: "My natel ivy and English ivy seem to have gnats living in the soil does anyone know a safe way to get rid of the effectively without harming the plants?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Aurora"
published: "2025-05-16T22:45:52.404783Z"
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# My natel ivy and English ivy seem to have gnats living in the soil…

_Geplaatst door Aurora op 2025-05-16_

My natel ivy and English ivy seem to have gnats living in the soil does anyone know a safe way to get rid of the effectively without harming the plants?

![Bijlage 1 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/K-yJkBeAiSEPO5npswvhL8_WNZM9DpUfCuHzX81hSBc/qQp535BxR-CEPmEMH59Rcg.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/K-yJkBeAiSEPO5npswvhL8_WNZM9DpUfCuHzX81hSBc/v1Ga0PxATJqzGM0mCnVErQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 3 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/K-yJkBeAiSEPO5npswvhL8_WNZM9DpUfCuHzX81hSBc/Q3qG42joSci7VihCgjSGVQ.webp?size=large)

## 4 reacties

### Sunny reageerde op 2025-05-16

Search the posts. There are many many posts on fungus gnats treatment. Mosquito Bits/Dunks and BMC Microbe-Lift liquid are both effective. Use every time you water.

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/f31IRxUTSCmZYL4waLrfFw.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/1pxJaNaATvuKE8TckNjuCQ.webp?size=large)

### Aurora reageerde op 2025-05-17

I'll try this, thank you

### KJM reageerde op 2025-05-17

Also use yellow sticky traps to catch the adults.

### Dory reageerde op 2025-05-17

Treat the cause! Over-saturated soil is a breeding ground for them

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