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title: "My money tree has some fungus gnats that I just discovered today when…"
description: "My money tree has some fungus gnats that I just discovered today when trying to start the braid (it’s a very small plant). I got some peppermint and neem oil…"
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author: "Kristin S."
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# My money tree has some fungus gnats that I just discovered today when…

_Publié par Kristin S. le 2024-05-10_

My money tree has some fungus gnats that I just discovered today when trying to start the braid (it’s a very small plant). I got some peppermint and neem oil that’s delivering tomorrow. What’s the best way to go about getting rid of these? I thought about completely stripping down to the roots, repotting completely and spraying the neem oil directly onto the plant but I honestly know nothing about plant care. I am very much a beginner.

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## 4 commentaires

### Ms.Issy a commenté le 2024-05-10

Ugh fungus gnats are so annoying. 😩  
I haven’t had any luck killing them with Neem oil.  
I use yellow sticky traps to kill the adults (I found a bunch on Amazon for cheap), and either mosquito bits or mosquito dunks every time I water (I find these on Amazon or at a hardware store).

#### Kristin S. ha respondido el 2024-05-10

Thank you!!! I did see the mosquito bits. I might try those out.

#### Ms.Issy ha respondido el 2024-05-10

If I’m using the bits I put them in a coffee filter and soak them in my watering can for 30 minutes prior to watering.  
If I’m using a dunk I just throw them into my watering can and make sure it sits in the water over night. And after a month I pop in a new dunk.  
Good luck with those irritating little things! 🤞🏻 the good news is I don’t think they cause any damage unless it is a sever infestation. They are just irritating. 😂

### Stormy a commenté le 2024-05-11

I always just repot it and remove all the dirt. Then I chop off the rotting roots.

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