Control Fungus Gnats on Amaryllis Effectively and Easily!! // Northlawn Flower Farm

[@lynnlong1656]

Hydrogen Peroxide!!! for the win. I have learned so much from you. This treatment I have never heard of and did it immediately after watching the video yesterday. I already had the traps out but this helped and will help so much. Cannot thank you enough for your awesome videos. Keep up the great work.

[@flowerfarmarts]

Once again, thanks for your helpful information! I had a bad fungus gnat infestation last spring and summer on my grow light stand where I was starting my seedlings, and so I bought the sticky traps. I will definitely try the hydrogen peroxide solution for the soil. Your plants are so beautiful!

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

You are so knowledgeable! You are thorough and easy to follow your guidelines! Love this info. Very useful!

[@ElderandOakFarm]

People always look at me like I'm crazy when I'm popping out plants and examining them! 😆 but hey if I'm paying for something, I don't want it to have bugs or any other issues!

[@emkn1479]

Oh my word I had the worst invasion of fungus gnats last year. I used old school fly strips and granular mosquito killer (bt) to finally get it under control. But hydrogen peroxide would definitely be a more affordable and “natural” option. Thanks!

[@janc8763]

Searched "fungus gnats on amaryllis" and there you were! I had already bought the sticky traps and will definitely try the peroxide. I also sprinkled organic diatomaceous earth on top of the soil. Not sure if that is working. I am so glad I found your channel. I had viewed two other videos of yours before the search sent me to this one. I will be a new subscriber because now I have the Amaryllis bug!!

[@bc.dorian]

Fungus gnats! Such a pain and a very timely topic. The sticky traps are so helpful. I also use Mosquito Bits when watering, it works well too. I did an initial watering of all of my bulbs with the Hydrogen Peroxide mixture. The Amaryllis Man also suggests a hydrogen peroxide spray for the leaves to help control red blotch. (I believe that it is a ratio of 1 to 10, the peroxide needs to be really watered down for the spray.)

[@aromanesence2275]

Just recently I found them in my house.. for the second year!! Last year was awful trying to get rid of them. I had inadvertently brought them out into my garden from inside under my grow lights. Now just a few weeks ago I made the mistake of bringing inside a hyacinth planter that had potting mix over a year old, and boom, fungus gnats. For those of you who make the same mistake that I did last year, and now your whole garden is infested, get nematodes. That was what finally got rid of them in my outside garden.

[@robinnf7568]

Great video Danielle, I bought way more amaryllis this year from watching your beautiful videos!!! 🐞🐞🐞

[@johnsantangelo7773]

I have been following your channel for a few years now. Appreciate all your knowledge and expertise. This is the best gardening channel for real and useful information. Thank you again

[@health.bites.5615]

Thanks so much Dr. Danielle! This is what I'm going through right now--so thanks so much for this much-needed prescription!

[@mohang.chander363]

Red flower was gorgeous

[@ashlinwilson498]

Thank you for this information!! I am dealing with this problem currently and I’m super happy to have a solution to it now. Thank you!

[@amyjones2490]

Those amaryllis are beautiful!

[@davchow8124]

I hate Fungus Gnats!, Just came across your channel, love your tips on gnats. Thank you for your helpful hind, "God Bless"

[@SeasonalDesignsbyDawn]

Incredibly helpful thank you. I have these gnats for the first time. I swear that my Espoma Organic Potting Mix is where mine came from as I transplanted a plant that was inside and use that mix and I’ve never had these gnats before.

[@sarahashley13]

Thanks for the information! I started using sticky traps last year when my seed starting grew exponentially, but I didn't know about the hydrogen peroxide solution for the larvae. So helpful! Have you ever brought spider mites inside? That happened to me this fall when I brought impatiens in to overwinter and despite weekly treatment with insecticidal soap I can't seem to get rid of them. I love and appreciate how informative and helpful your videos are...not to mention your soothing voice makes even fungus gnats sound interesting! haha Thank you!

[@ivyme7318]

I had someone say coffee or light used coffee grounds would help. I’m using the yellow sticky traps and noticed a decrease in gnats on the traps. Also I have not seen any flying in my home. You are the best for information and I love Amaryllis too.

[@kimhumiston2686]

Nice information. Actually I just saw a tiny fungus gnat yesterday. I had a sticky trap on hand thankfully. Will definitely use the hydrogen peroxide solution as I have 7 amaryllis plants with 2 more on the way. Amaryllis are addictive! Your plants are beautiful!

[@angieguynn1361]

I needed to hear this today! I purchased high quality potting mix that was infested with fungus gnats. Didn’t realize it until too late. I had started my Lisianthus in it 😱. We were already infested. I read about using the peroxide solution and have begun using it, and also using the sticky traps. It does seem to work! Thank you for the video. It has been reassuring.

[@GardeningOnTaylorMountain]

Very helpful, thank you! Fungus gnats-ugh! I’ve decided to never use the coco coir planting medium with Amaryllis. It just holds on to too much moisture. Thank you for the info about the hydrogen peroxide. Will definitely remember that! Your Amaryllis are amazingly beautiful 🤩

[@dougward8692]

Beautiful flowers

[@lisac8082]

Thank you so much! I thought you just sprayed with the peroxide in water. You actually water with it!🤦🏼‍♀️ Thank you again!!!

[@kathleenreynolds6492]

Great coverage of a problem all plantspeople have encountered. Thx so much!

[@MK-wm6gu]

You always give such useful information, and you address real-life problems. Thanks for all of the advice.

[@jackieballard6871]

Awesome tip! These little bugs drive us crazy!

[@dianeasberry7928]

Interesting about the hydrogen peroxide for the larvae. I am going to try that. Thanks for this timely information.

[@daygirl2659]

Thanks Danielle! A big reason I don’t have house plants is because of the gnats. Maybe I will try again😁

[@ElderandOakFarm]

I had to order sticky traps & gnatrol last year my Fungus gnat issue got to be so bad when seed starting!

[@thegaragedancer]

I can't wait to see a video about spring bulbs!

[@lauriesickles5393]

Thanks very helpful. Mosquito bits help too:) Also I know you mentioned this in a past video but where did you get the white and pink Amaryllis bulbs?

[@jackieremis6533]

Excellent info. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@petefredrick3784]

So helpful! When I do my seed starting I have horrible gnats and use those sticky traps. I'm thinking I'll make that Hydrogen Peroxide mixture and spray it on top of the soil in my trays? I'm thinking that would work.

[@susancoffman6516]

I am so thankful for this information! I had a terrible infestation last year. i used sticky traps, but nothing for the larvae. This will help me so much if the same thing happens this year.

[@theacripps8099]

This is awesome and so helpful!! I have been saving used coffee grounds to fertilize our hydrangeas and the gnats took to the grounds big time. Now that I’m done saving coffee this will help me get rid of the bugs!

[@lindaannb]

Perfect timing! I have just a few fungus gnats in my orchid collection and was wondering if hydrogen peroxide would kill the larvae. You answered this question and much more. Thanks!

[@elaineekberg113]

Usually every year I have these nasty bugs. It's so discouraging! I've give my seedlings 2 doses of 1 part peroxide to 10 parts water, and no problem so far. They're one month old.

[@lisabates9740]

Very helpful info ! I’ve used the sticky yellow tags in past but was happy to learn about the hydrogen peroxide treatment for the soil. Would you happen to have any advice on aphid management as well? Those are another pest that I have had to deal with this past growing season, they seem impossible to get rid off . Thanks so much for sharing all that you do

[@gardengirl7446]

Miss D! Very helpful! Thank you ❤ Linda

[@gretaferebee3179]

Great information. I wonder why you aren’t using Mosquito Bits for this problem?

[@rosanapasquini8714]

Hello great video thank you for the info. I noticed your plants have no leaves only flowers. Do you cut the leaves off? Thank you for your time.

[@angelaschettino1327]

Great info! Thank you

[@Two_lights867]

I just found gnats on my flower bouquet that I had for a week and I change the water everyday

[@jjjohnston545]

I think the Scott’s potting solid from my Walmart has fungus gnats. I will get new solid and as soon as I plant new pot and it has gnats

[@740Showerzz]

Great info, Danielle. Thx! 🙂

[@sharonbenigno8049]

Those amaryllis are beautiful!!! Where do you buy your bulbs?

[@geetahegde5791]

Beautiful

[@sandyl.7608]

Great and timely video. QUESTION: Do you (or any of your other viewers) know whether there are instances where a person would not use the peroxide i.e., very young seedlings or certain types of plants etc. I just found your channel today and this is the second video I have watched, and I can already tell that I am going to love your channel. Thank you for your help.

[@tamiratliff4459]

Thank you so much for info, so beautiful, what company can I order more colors from, in Alaska at box store we get the normal red, white, & Minerva, which I love, but love your dark colored ones, thanks for all your posts♥️🤗

[@janiebryant8068]

Hi Danielle, I hope your holidays were wonderful! I find your information so very helpful. i watched your video on planting and growing amaryllis and am excited my two bulbs are beginning to start pushing out the leaves. The question I have is some of the shoots are not green but a light cream color. Is there anything I need to do to help them greenup? Also, do you water one quarter of a cup when the shoots are 2-3 inches high? Last year one stalk got so heavy with the buds and blooms it completely was bent over. i am thrilled to be growing them a second year. Yours are so beautiful! I look forward to what you will be sharing in the next weeks about seed starting and the coming growing season. Thank you, Janie

[@sazzybkk6664]

I have just received two Amaryllis for xmas. The fungus gnats seem to be emerging from the actual bulb. I am using sticky traps which is killing the adults.

[@lisakrynick7166]

Can you tell me what brand sticky traps you purchased? I just purchased some from Amazon and they don't work. The gnats are still flying around my amaryllis and walk on the traps and fly away. Thank you

[@germannlindastellarsisk3716]

I'm a new subscriber; can I keep my 3 ColorBlends Stardust as a (fairly) low-light houseplants?

[@daiseegray9110]

Great info as always ☀️🌸🐝

[@brendapearce4515]

Where is the best place to put your Amaryllis do they need to be near a window.

[@kathymcbride7074]

Thank you so much for this information, I am battling this right now. I purchased potting soil for my amaryllis from a big box store and low and behold got the fungus gnats. I have been doing tons of research on this issue and my local small garden center did not give this method as an option to get rid of the fungus gnats. They told me to put a 1/2" layer of fine sand on top of the soil and use insecticidal soap and the sticky traps. Another option I saw was to make a drench with mosquito bits(BT) or neem max soil drench. Not sure either of those are organic though. Just learning. Love your channel and all I am learning!

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Hi Kathy! I learned this method from the president of the ASCFG. She also mentioned that a neem oil/water solution works. Gnatrol will also work. All methods will take multiple waterings to work. Many people even use gnatrol preventativly. I have personally only tried the hydrogen peroxide method.

[@alpinereid5265]

I use the sticky traps and have caught several adults but have never tried the 3% hydrogen peroxide. Would this be safe for newly planted seeds and seedlings? Thanks again for all you share!

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarmandGardens]

Hi Alpine! I have never personally tried the hydrogen peroxide on seedlings, but I have seen others use it. I do use the sticky traps on my seedling trays.

[@deniseb2571]

Super helpful!! Thanks!

[@susanwalkergirl]

Thank you Danielle! Very helpful information. I wanted to know if you can use the part hydrogen peroxide / water soultion to water regular plants too? We have a number of African violets and are starting seedlings. Wanted to know if it would be okay to us the solution on them too? Thank you!

[@kerriesylvester6776]

thank you so much. My kids just yelled at me the other night that the bugs were going to their phones! lol

[@kimt9797]

I was avoiding Amaryllis because I heard they were toxic to cats, but received one for Christmas from someone who was not aware of this. Do I need to be concerned about my cat? Are they as toxic as lilies?

[@kathymcbride7074]

Would the hydrogen peroxide drench be safe to use on some other soil I had kale and lettuce seedlings in that were planted with the same bag of soil that had the fungus gnat issue? I have already removed those 2 planters from my grow room but hate to waste the potting soil. I was going to add it to some planters that I have strawberry plants growing in that need more soil. I just want to make sure the strawberries will be safe to eat after growing in this soil or should I just pitch it? The planters are outside.

[@mylane8904]

I have thought that I had a fruit fly problem, but now maybe it was a fungus gnats problem?

[@karenklei]

THANKS! Can you put the 3% Hydrogen Peroxide 1:3 water solution for ANY houseplants? Any to avoid? I have a fiddle leaf fig tree and peace lillies I want to treat... but don't want to kill :)

[@cw9795]

Yes any houseplant

[@carolineholland4178]

Thank you Danielle, I had this problem last year. They were infesting all of my seedlings that I start on heat mats on my windowsills and my house plants. Is it OK to use the peroxide solution on emerging seedlings? Have you tried this? I'm worried about loosing expensive seeds but then again the gnats cause a lot of damage. Going to get some seed plug trays with better drainage, it it better to water from below?