--- title: "Hi, I’ve been putting in these sticky fly traps but it’s not really…" description: "Hi, I’ve been putting in these sticky fly traps but it’s not really doing anything.. they just keep growing. I also have been spraying her with the myst but…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/qMra01rCb7U9O84AUu4hBn?language=it" community: "Anything about plants" author: "Lily" published: "2024-12-29T12:18:22.892687Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qrse3kyD9kcXy4Ott_VtigIiUxZ8nCFeWh_E2zCg4o/qExKeV7zTratPTazE3iXIg.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=it) / [Anything about plants](https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg.md?language=it) # Hi, I’ve been putting in these sticky fly traps but it’s not really… _Pubblicato da Lily il 2024-12-29_ Hi, I’ve been putting in these sticky fly traps but it’s not really doing anything.. they just keep growing. I also have been spraying her with the myst but that’s also not doing anything.. Please help, if u can suggest something affordable to kill them all off without harming my peace Lily then it would be appreciated ! ![Allegato 1 di 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qrse3kyD9kcXy4Ott_VtigIiUxZ8nCFeWh_E2zCg4o/qExKeV7zTratPTazE3iXIg.webp?size=large) ![Allegato 2 di 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qrse3kyD9kcXy4Ott_VtigIiUxZ8nCFeWh_E2zCg4o/2SLD_b7xRdSSnh8LQOhLmQ.webp?size=large) ![Allegato 3 di 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qrse3kyD9kcXy4Ott_VtigIiUxZ8nCFeWh_E2zCg4o/nk42cTMVS26c9j354j4t9A.webp?size=large) ## 13 commenti ### Josie's Jungle ha commentato il 2024-12-29 Stay with the sticky traps as they'll help them not multiply even more. If you can get beneficial nematodes and do a few watering cycles that should do the trick - it may take a several weeks to get the infestation down. Once the nematodes have done their work minimizing the population growth continue to water using something like a mosquito dunk to prevent further outbreaks. Beneficial nematodes and mosquito dunks (where available) should be available for purchase on Amazon if your local nursery doesn't carry them. #### Lily ha risposto il 2024-12-29 Thank you, I will definitely look into this. So I can get beneficial nematodes that are safe indoors? And what do you mean by watering cycles? #### Josie's Jungle ha risposto il 2024-12-30 Sorry for the late response...nematodes will just east the larvae, so they won't go anywhere but in your pot. That's why you need a few watering cycles (regular watering on schedule, not extra waterings) and the sticky traps to minimize the # of adults reproducing. It's a process, but you'll see the results over the few weeks of watering. ☺️ ### Bebe🌵🤍 ha commentato il 2024-12-29 I use this on my houseplants in soil and it’s never failed me! Some people mix it into their water and let it sit overnight, I sprinkle it on top of the soil. Idk what type of soil/aggregate you use, but I also recommend switching to a semi-hydroponic like Leca. Some people like it others don’t, there’s pros and cons to everything! After I switched to Leca, I never needed to use mosquito bites! ![Allegato 1 di 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/EKbKISFhrkptGCozrTPTuD0vgyW2Myf0SIis-60LlxE/tf8s1LGZRMCZrUNnKRhUEA.webp?size=large) #### Lily ha risposto il 2024-12-29 Thank you, so how do I use this? #### Bebe🌵🤍 ha risposto il 2024-12-29 Leca or the mosquito bites? #### Plant\_Joy ha risposto il 2024-12-29 The sticky traps are helpful to identify that there is a problem. To get rid of all the larvae under the soil (before they hatch and turn into gnats), mosquito bit tea is great! and it’s pet safe #### Plant\_Joy ha risposto il 2024-12-29 I put about 2 tablespoons in a bottle squirter, then pour hot water. let it sit until it cools. then just water over soil #### Lily ha risposto il 2024-12-30 The mosquito bits ! _1 nuova risposta nell'app_ ### Tamie ha commentato il 2024-12-30 Let the soil dry out. I use this and the yellow traps. haven’t had any for awhile ![Allegato 1 di 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e4rGSFrxoLQ1WBko1Cz4z6F21G48uA-IOWrFDRjm8wQ/s5sDhyUHQzCsTMdG3vY_mw.webp?size=large) ### Andria ha commentato il 2024-12-30 Spray bottle with some dawn soap and the rest with water. ### Lady Brigitte ha commentato il 2024-12-31 Looks like they’re just fungus flies. I have had great success with watering affected plants with a one time 1:3 mixture of peroxide and water. Kills the fungus that the flies feed on. --- _Fonte: la community di Planta (https://getplanta.com). La lettura è aperta a tutti. Per pubblicare, commentare e mettere 'Mi piace', scarica l'app Planta: https://getplanta.com/download_