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title: "I used to have a real problem with gnats. I put up sticky paper, and…"
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# I used to have a real problem with gnats. I put up sticky paper, and…

_Mary님이 2025-01-11에 게시함_

I used to have a real problem with gnats. I put up sticky paper, and it has taken care of the problem. What did I do initially to cause the problem?

## 5개의 댓글

### Wolfen 🐺님이 2025-01-11에 댓글을 남겼어요.

They can just come in. The larvae are in the soil, and often you will see an explosion after you bring a new plant or soil into the home

### Alyssa님이 2025-01-11에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Usually infested soil, infested new plants, poor drainage, or not enough airflow

### Mary님이 2025-01-12에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Thank you for your replies. I did some investigation and found that once the problem is eliminated, a thin layer of sand can be laid down for prevention.

#### Wolfen 🐺님이 2025-01-12에 답변했습니다.

You can use a layer of anything that will stop them from getting to the soil. Be careful with anything too fine, that will become anaerobic or prevent proper drying out.

### Mary님이 2025-01-14에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I also have them present in my bathroom. They seem to congregate around the drain!

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