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title: "I am losing my mind with all of the fungus gnats this year. I finally…"
description: "I am losing my mind with all of the fungus gnats this year. I finally got them under control, and now a new plant is threatening to infect everyone again. I’ve…"
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author: "stoicsakura"
published: "2026-05-21T16:55:30.169327Z"
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# I am losing my mind with all of the fungus gnats this year. I finally…

_Posted by stoicsakura on 2026-05-21_

I am losing my mind with all of the fungus gnats this year. I finally got them under control, and now a new plant is threatening to infect everyone again. I’ve tried neem oil, beneficial nematodes, and granules. Anything else I should be using? They are all in my office and I work from home and the gnats are driving me insane!

## 4 comments

### ShortStrawberryLover commented on 2026-05-21

A cup of vinegar nearby with tinfoil over top (poke holes in it) will help get some of the adults

### GreenLeaf commented on 2026-05-21

Have traps out for the adults, either homemade or you can buy sticky traps from any garden center. Also, try watering the next few times with 1:4 hydrogen peroxide to water ratio. Then switch to bottom watering to keep the top inch or so dry.

### Planta member commented on 2026-05-22

The mosquito bits dunks! You can get pretty much anywhere and they’re a game changer. I also like the little blue sticky traps you put in the soil. Those two things should get rid of them!

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-05-22

Maybe try sprinkling diatomaceous earth on the top of the soil if the gnats touch the soil they will die!

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