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title: "GNATS! I woke up and discovered that gnats, amd what looks like some…"
description: "GNATS! I woke up and discovered that gnats, amd what looks like some white mold, have invaded one pf my cactus combos. Worried that they are using this plant…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "MK"
published: "2025-12-10T12:52:06.587087Z"
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# GNATS! I woke up and discovered that gnats, amd what looks like some…

_Posted by MK on 2025-12-10_

GNATS! I woke up and discovered that gnats, amd what looks like some white mold, have invaded one pf my cactus combos.

Worried that they are using this plant to lat eggs.

Any suggestions?

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## 3 comments

### Ashley commented on 2025-12-10

I get the yellow stick traps online that help catch the bugs and then you can add some hydrogen peroxide to your water (1:4 ratio) and that will help kill any eggs in the soil

### Phil commented on 2025-12-10

Maybe re-evaluate your watering schedule. Gnats like moisture. With succulents and cacti, gnats should not be an issue.

### MK commented on 2025-12-13

Thank you!

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