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title: "I just got this Alocasia Dragon Scale and it came with flying gnats.…"
description: "I just got this Alocasia Dragon Scale and it came with flying gnats. How can I get rid of them asap?? I haven’t had a plant pest infestation before and would…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N1UwRwkQRNS7-7pIhKsdFA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jae 🌼"
published: "2024-08-24T17:03:26.554037Z"
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# I just got this Alocasia Dragon Scale and it came with flying gnats.…

_Posted by Jae 🌼 on 2024-08-24_

I just got this Alocasia Dragon Scale and it came with flying gnats.

How can I get rid of them asap??

I haven’t had a plant pest infestation before and would like to save the plant - even though it looked half dead on arrival!

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## 2 comments

### Plantsgirl commented on 2024-08-25

You can get sticky yellow traps on Amazon for the adult ones and then spray the leaves as well as water it with water and dawn dish soap!

#### Jae 🌼 replied on 2024-08-25

Thank you!

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