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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…"
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# Hi, I’ve been putting in these sticky fly traps but it’s not really…

_Lily님이 2024-12-29에 게시함_

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 !

![3개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qrse3kyD9kcXy4Ott_VtigIiUxZ8nCFeWh_E2zCg4o/qExKeV7zTratPTazE3iXIg.webp?size=large)

![3개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qrse3kyD9kcXy4Ott_VtigIiUxZ8nCFeWh_E2zCg4o/2SLD_b7xRdSSnh8LQOhLmQ.webp?size=large)

![3개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qrse3kyD9kcXy4Ott_VtigIiUxZ8nCFeWh_E2zCg4o/nk42cTMVS26c9j354j4t9A.webp?size=large)

## 13개의 댓글

### Josie's Jungle님이 2024-12-29에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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.

#### Lily님이 2024-12-29에 답변했습니다.

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 Jungle님이 2024-12-30에 답변했습니다.

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🌵🤍님이 2024-12-29에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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!

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/EKbKISFhrkptGCozrTPTuD0vgyW2Myf0SIis-60LlxE/tf8s1LGZRMCZrUNnKRhUEA.webp?size=large)

#### Lily님이 2024-12-29에 답변했습니다.

Thank you, so how do I use this?

#### Bebe🌵🤍님이 2024-12-29에 답변했습니다.

Leca or the mosquito bites?

#### Plant\_Joy님이 2024-12-29에 답변했습니다.

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\_Joy님이 2024-12-29에 답변했습니다.

I put about 2 tablespoons in a bottle squirter, then pour hot water. let it sit until it cools. then just water over soil

#### Lily님이 2024-12-30에 답변했습니다.

The mosquito bits !

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### Tamie님이 2024-12-30에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Let the soil dry out. I use this and the yellow traps. haven’t had any for awhile

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e4rGSFrxoLQ1WBko1Cz4z6F21G48uA-IOWrFDRjm8wQ/s5sDhyUHQzCsTMdG3vY_mw.webp?size=large)

### Andria님이 2024-12-30에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Spray bottle with some dawn soap and the rest with water.

### Lady Brigitte님이 2024-12-31에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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.

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