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.
2개 좋아요Thank 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?
좋아요 1개 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
0개 좋아요 I put about 2 tablespoons in a bottle squirter, then pour hot water. let it sit until it cools. then just water over soil
0개 좋아요The mosquito bits !
0개 좋아요Let 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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