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Amfst1

Help! I opened a bag of potting soil to transplant a monstera and gnats came flying out! Do I return the bag of potting soil? Can I get rid of them somehow? TYIA

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  1. DC

    With the quickness.

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  2. Gretchenlovesplants

    Trying to get rid of the gnats is possible but risky, I would return the soil and buy from somewhere else because if you get gnats in any plants, they will spread VERY quickly.

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    • Amfst1

      Thank you. Returning now!

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  3. Casa Atwood

    How do you get rid of them if they are present?

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    • laura 🩷🪴

      Mosquito beater! Or systemic granules in the soil. I personally do both 😄

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  4. Gretchenlovesplants

    You can use systematic house plant insect controls. There are different types like mosquito bits that are NOT harmful to people or animals that you would use on plants like vegetables or plants that you or animals eat. There are also stronger ones that are more effective, but are harmful to people and animals.

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  5. Talia

    I use peppermint oil to get rid of gnats, but they are very persistent!! I’ll spray the oil to try and prevent more

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  6. Abby

    Fungus gnats are awful! Took me months to get rid of them. Return the soil immediately! They aren’t worth the hassle

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  7. Amfst1

    Thank you all! Soil Returned - full refund

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    • Buffy

      Was it Miracle Grow soil or something else?

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    • Amfst1

      Buffy, No name brand from Ace Hardware.

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