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 !
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.
2 J'aimeThank 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?
1 j'aime 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. ☺️
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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!
Thank you, so how do I use this?
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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
0 J'aime I put about 2 tablespoons in a bottle squirter, then pour hot water. let it sit until it cools. then just water over soil
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0 J'aimeLet the soil dry out. I use this and the yellow traps. haven’t had any for awhile
Spray bottle with some dawn soap and the rest with water.
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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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