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title: "Are these fungus gnat eggs? Just repotted this dude yesterday and now…"
description: "Are these fungus gnat eggs? Just repotted this dude yesterday and now seeing these today."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pp6wlPbmSzyTnsX9YpWOJQ?language=nl"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lindsey"
published: "2024-03-10T23:36:34.127647Z"
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# Are these fungus gnat eggs? Just repotted this dude yesterday and now…

_Geplaatst door Lindsey op 2024-03-10_

Are these fungus gnat eggs? Just repotted this dude yesterday and now seeing these today.

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/M8-KNZUl6sORS7QRjRAUh4Qlx3qxOBPAVcVq-j4ESqw/W3mtLvXVTBaBi9X5cBnr4g.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/M8-KNZUl6sORS7QRjRAUh4Qlx3qxOBPAVcVq-j4ESqw/_8AOTP7IQU-3DvdAb3T4Rg.webp?size=large)

## 5 reacties

### Soup reageerde op 2024-03-10

Fertiliser balls, if fungal gnat larvae were that big I’d probably throw my plants out lol

#### Blue Moon antwoordde op 2024-03-11

lol same. And yes fertilizer sometimes they are green

### Lindsey reageerde op 2024-03-11

Bahahaha, I’m so glad! I swear i didn’t see those in the soil yesterday! Thx friends. 💁🏻‍♀️

### MikeNeedsMorePlants reageerde op 2024-03-11

Plant dad for a year here—In my experience with gnats, I always notice them just after I water my plant. The little larvae rise to the surface of the soil so they don't drown! If you shine a light on the soil they'll shimmer a bit as the move about (kinda silvery looking). I don't obsessively look at the soil unless I'm actively treating a plant that's infested, in which case I'll quarantine the plant then monitor the soil after every water for about a month (average lifespan of a gnat). But in your case I hope you never have to deal with them! 😄

### Timmyturner reageerde op 2024-03-11

Someone said they remove two inches of dirt before watering than put the dirt back on top which is actually smart since gnats can’t lay eggs in dry soil and never bury their eggs deeper than 2 inches

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