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title: "I’m hoping someone can help me out. I have gnats and use mosquito…"
description: "I’m hoping someone can help me out. I have gnats and use mosquito bits every watering. Can I add my liquid fertilizer with the mosquito tea? I am using Grow…"
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author: "Leanne"
published: "2026-09-18T13:43:05.957119Z"
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# I’m hoping someone can help me out. I have gnats and use mosquito…

_Posted by Leanne on 2026-09-18_

I’m hoping someone can help me out. I have gnats and use mosquito bits every watering. Can I add my liquid fertilizer with the mosquito tea? I am using Grow Queen 5-5-5. Photo for fun! I love new leaves!!

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## 10 comments

### AcesHigh commented on 2026-09-18

I have found that the spray(liquid)type pesticides(they have all natural and organic ones) bottles work way better for immediate results when it comes to pests due to moisture. You can use liquid fertilizer IF your plant needs a watering and then spray the pesticide immediately after on the soil. If your soil is still moist then wait to add the fertilizer when your plant is due for watering. I, myself, like “perfect plantista” and have looked at the ingredients and percentages and figured out how to make my own at home since it is kind of expensive when you have a hundred houseplants. But have also used other Amazon bought ones in a pinch before I started making my own. Spray soil after every single watering to prevent the gnats.

### Leanne commented on 2026-09-18

Thank you! I am going to look for the Perfect Plantista

### Cheryl commented on 2026-09-19

I use mosquito bits in my water every time I water. They were driving me crazy. My problem seems to be solved.

#### Leanne replied on 2026-09-19

How long have you been using it? I’m sure it’s been 2 weeks for me now. Maybe I need to wait longer to see results?

### Cheryl commented on 2026-09-19

I add fertilizer once a month.

#### Leanne replied on 2026-09-19

With your mosquito bits tea?

### Cheryl commented on 2026-09-19

I use it with every watering/ fertilizer every month. They were driving me crazy. I use the stickies too.

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#### Leanne replied on 2026-09-19

Thank you 😊

### Cheryl commented on 2026-09-19

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#### Cheryl replied on 2026-09-19

The mosquito dunks in water

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