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title: "hey guys!! mine and my mom's shamrock started getting these bugs…"
description: "hey guys!! mine and my mom's shamrock started getting these bugs about a month ago. we tried spraying them with neem oil twice and leaving them out on the rain…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xnMFpbXM3Lm83FGUxvMMVz"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "julia"
published: "2025-10-07T15:40:15.074063Z"
language: "en"
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# hey guys!! mine and my mom's shamrock started getting these bugs…

_Posted by julia on 2025-10-07_

hey guys!! mine and my mom's shamrock started getting these bugs about a month ago. we tried spraying them with neem oil twice and leaving them out on the rain with no luck. anyone have any ideas or know what bug this is?

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## 1 comment

### Sunny commented on 2025-10-07

I can’t tell if it’s thrips or fungus gnats. Fungus gnats will always aim for your face. 😁  
Treat fungus gnats with Mosquito Bits. Instructions are on the package for the “tea” made from soaking the granules in water. Water the plant with it. Overwatering helps the fungus gnats thrive. 🪴🍀

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