Get Rid of Fungus Gnats Organically & Chemically Step by Step Gnat T

[@kathyjenkins4067]

Thank for the very informative video!😊

[@TeekiBmoreStruttin]

Love your videos, I just got into plants and I was like where are all the black girls who love plants!!?? So glad to have found your channel

[@PeggysPlants]

LOL, I'm here and I certainly love my plants. Happy to have you as a part of the family. Thanks for watching and stay well.💚

[@sherryporsch9349]

Look for Painting the world red also. ❤️ her

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

Check out Kreatyve Laydiiee, she loves plants 😉😁

[@twistysunshine]

Keisha Adinkra is another good youtuber for you!

[@kiaoptima7850]

Check out Pamela P as well. She’s great

[@trex1570]

I could literally listen to you ALLLLLL DAY

[@PeggysPlants]

LOL, thank you. Those are words I will never hear from my husband. 😂

[@jackiegoodrich1351]

I hung a bug zapper lite over my plants for 2 months! The zaps stopped so I took it down! No gnats now for over a year! Dont forget to dump the dead ones out of the bottom trays! Rev. J

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for sharing your experience! There are so many mechanical zappers on the market now that work for gnats. I purchased 2 counter top units which work well. They do a great job!

[@theplantypants2461]

I love how much we are seeing you lately!! You are SO beautiful! ♥️🙌🏻🌿

[@PeggysPlants]

Oh thank you!😊 I'm still not comfortable in front of the camera, but I'm working on it. Stay well.

[@elizabethb6]

I am a fairly new viewer.. maybe 5 months or so and this is the first time I’ ve seen your face. You are beautiful Peggy❤️ thank you for another great video. Please keep them coming I am learning so much.

[@PeggysPlants]

Hello Elizabeth and welcome to the family. I've had my channel for a little over a year and am still no too comfortable in front of the camera. I'm working on it. 😊 I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. Feel free to let me know if you have any video requests. Stay well!

[@KelpieForest]

@@PeggysPlants Honestly love this video I needed a way to get rid of the gnats and your video is awesome!

[@ISeeYouComeBackToMe]

I just found you while doing a search for Bromeliads. I love your videos! My son has these tiny jars that are filled with apple cider vinegar and any kind of dish detergent. He places them in inconspicuous places around the plants and I guarantee you in a few days it's going to be full of gnats. We just throw them out. This has been my go-to for the past 2 years. It works!

[@PeggysPlants]

Welcome to the family and thanks for the tip! I'll have to give that a try if/when I have another gnat problem. Thanks for watching. Stay well!

[@UrbanWindowFarmer]

Finally, a video that actually shows you how to do it! Thanks for posting.

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@Plant_Mama]

Fungus gnats are definitely the bane of my existence sometimes. I will try the mosquito bites, thanks for all the tips. I love your channel so much, you are awesome ☺️

[@PeggysPlants]

You are so welcome! Hope it works for you and you can rid your home of these little pests. They drive me nuts!

[@billybee9659]

You are so thorough on this topic unlike other videos I’ve seen to do with gnats. Thanks for this! So informative.

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@lendmeu]

Thx for your insights !

[@PeggysPlants]

Thank you for watching.

[@yolyrom7233]

Great info, thank you!

[@PeggysPlants]

You're welcome. THanks for watching!

[@TheNlopez91]

Love this video, I have tried the hydrogen peroxide and the mosquito bites with no much luck , I replaced the dirt on all my plants and finally got rid of them, I now use a top layer of slate rocks on most of my plants. I’m glad I came across this video bc I purchase some granules on Etsy and it only advertised as a insecticide but no name or ingredients was given and I now see what it is. Thank you , that systemic houseplant insecticide works really good . My coworker plants were infected and I treated them with it. I learned a lot from your awesome videos.

[@PeggysPlants]

I'm glad you were able to win the pest battle. I use this systemic on all of my plants and have had great success with it. Thanks for watching!

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

As always, very informative. I really appreciate the comments regarding your personal experiences with the different methods. Your videos are always excellent and greatly appreciated!

[@PeggysPlants]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching!🌴☀💚

[@BRiT297]

Incredibly informative and detailed video. I think I’m at the tail end of my small battle with fungus gnats!

[@PeggysPlants]

Congratulations! I know what a battle they can be. I think I'm coming to the end of my battle as well...I hope so anyway!

[@UU-ww6hc]

I have been spraying Cardamom powder all over the plant soil of each pot as well as rarely watering the plants with the peroxide mixture. I have noticed a few gnats struggling on the soil hoping they are now dead... I wish I knew all about this before as my 15 years old Bonsaï died a while ago because of Fungus Gnats issue.

[@PeggysPlants]

Well, next time you'll be ready for them. Sorry to hear you lost your bonsai after 15 years. I keep these products on hand and seldom see a gnat in my home. Thanks for watching!

[@cindyvan635]

I didn't have any until I bought from a new vender on Etsy, now I'm battling them, going to use your peroxide, and mosquito bits methods. Thank you so much🤗💚💚💚

[@PeggysPlants]

Hope it works as well for you as it does for me. Good luck!

[@lindazie2]

Thank you Peggy for information about ridding plants of fungus gnats.I already bought the Bonide Systemic Solution and I've already been using the sticky traps.I notice that when you dont overwater your plants and you wait til top of soil is dry that also helps to lessen the problems of fungus gnats.Please keep the videos coming very informative I learned a lot.

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it was helpful and thanks so much for watching. Stay well!

[@twistysunshine]

Thanks for all these tips! I don't have any yet, but I'm always looking out for the little guys

[@PeggysPlants]

You are so welcome!

[@asmaerahou747]

It's driving me nuts, i like the way you sayed it , in the most cool state i had ever been

[@PeggysPlants]

😊 Thanks for watching!

[@margaretgresham5689]

Very well taught to the point unessary talking.

[@PeggysPlants]

Thank you!

[@ramblingsonlife7558]

Thanks Peggy. Appreciate your time to show us the steps to do. I love my plants but hate those gnats!

[@PeggysPlants]

Fungus gnats can be such a pain. I've only had to deal with then a couple of times and it wasn't fun. Thanks for watching!

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I love my indoor and outdoor gardens. Been into growing plants for a very long time. The gnats can be a problem for sure. I also brew Kombucha so fruit flies can be a problem too. They do like the juice and those home made traps work great to catch those. I've gotten a few avocado plant volunteers that sprouted up in my composter lol!

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for sharing! I haven't had to deal with fruit flies (knock on wood) and the gnats have not been back. Plant pests can be tough to deal with. Thanks for the tips!

[@arelettebreaux938]

Very informative, as usually Peggy. I take certain plants outside in the spring, and they stay out there as long as long as possible,some time around late October, or early November. Before I bring them back inside, they all get treated. And around that time I don't water them as much. You are right, moisture attracts them.

[@PeggysPlants]

Sounds like you have a well thought out routine. I'm always swapping out plants for one reason or another. At this point, I'm leaving everything where it is. First spider mites then gnats. It's been a rough couple of months. Thanks for watching.

[@davidmacdonald1579]

Excellent as always. I had no problem until I repotted a plant with a new brand of soil...few days later gnats emerge..

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad you found the video helpful and good luck with the gnats. They can be such a pain!

[@gtbirdleg]

great video, just saw this and i subscribed.

[@PeggysPlants]

Awesome, thank you and welcome to the family!

[@wolfflaarcen6476]

They're attracted to Carbon Dioxide as well, which is another reason they fly all up in your face. A fan blowing across affected plants also heavily disrupts fungus gnats because they're clumsy, imprecise fliers. Good video!

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for sharing that information and for watching! 🌴🌞

[@bethtaup7126]

Hi I love your videos your voice is so calm and nice. And you explain things very well.Thanks for the information you share with us.

[@PeggysPlants]

Thank you so much 🙂. My pleasure!

[@mairwaugus5203]

I hung a fly ribbon in my potting area and the gnats do fly into the sticky ribbon. I also set out bowls of cider vinegar, water & dish soap. They find these too.

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for sharing some additional methods. Never can have too many.

[@janetshepherd9062]

Just started seeing them in my house. Thanks so much for your tips.

[@PeggysPlants]

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@silverfox5732]

It's amazing I have just completed doing the same thing I said I am doing everything this year and yes I have a issue with the sticky traps but I was much more careful with the sticky i hide mines behind the plants

[@PeggysPlants]

I finally got a second leaf on a variegated Burle Marx cutting. The day the leaf finished unfurling, I got it stuck on a sticky trap. Now, it's half a leaf. I have done that to several plants, to include my Pink Princess. Now, I'm TRYING to be more careful. 😊

[@JACKIELVSGOD]

For once a video that treats bugs EXACTLY like how I treat my bug infestation. This method really work! The only thing I do differently is I purchased the larger rectangular yellow sticky traps. Only because I own 400 house plants. This video/your channel is so accurate. Thanks for uploading. Thanks for sharing. I love your plants. I love your cross ✝️. I love your calm voice. I am new to your channel, I am here to stay. 🙏🏾🥰👍🏾🌵🌴

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for the feedback and kind words, Jackie! I try. I'm no expert, but I know what has worked for me. Sounds like we use the same methods. Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!🌿💚

[@coryolive7744]

Do you wamt to mail any to me, or starters? The plants that help clean the air, are as epensive as food now!!

[@bwilliams6552]

I have used the mosquito bits and found they mold over time. I found a video that suggests that you soak the bits in water and then use the water. It should kill the gnats without the mold. The sticky traps work well also.

[@PeggysPlants]

Someone else mentioned making a tea as well. I will have to try that. So far, I've never had any mold in mine. I will have to keep a look out for that. Thanks for sharing!

[@aerin527]

Thank you for info. I'm using Bonide Systemic on all plants.it worked for fungus gnat. Eliminated right away.surprised.thank you as always.

[@PeggysPlants]

You are very welcome. I like the systemic best of all, also. It works really well. Glad it worked for you too. Thanks for watching.

[@vintageelements710]

Great video. I love the diatomaceous earth on my outdoor plants. I put some in a Parmesan cheese bottle and sprinkle it on. The only thing is when it gets wet and turns to clay. Have started bottom watering my outdoor potted plants. Also have used the mosquito bits but had to do the soak method since they were getting moldy. Hated look of sticky traps, so I have opted for cute tiny glass or ceramic pots or bowls with apple cider vinegar and dish liquid blended in among the plants. It’s been effective for me and I change them once a week.

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for sharing your routine. I think I'm going to have to try the Mosquito Bits tea too.

[@alm5693]

Thanks for the tip to not move plants. I'd developed a habit of putting all of my small plants in a large drainage tray to water them so they're all getting close contact each other. I will water them in place for a while and try the peroxide mix in the water first. Can you re-use the water that has drained from one plant in watering the next plant or do you need a fresh solution for every plant? I've been using sheets of sticky trap that you can cut to any size and mount to a stick so there's some control over how close they get to the leaves. I find it grossly satisfying to see all of the dead flies on the trap, and it helps to identify the big problem plants. For me, a medium sized Lady Palm seems to be the worst culprit, and it's pot is crammed with small sticky traps right now.

[@PeggysPlants]

I've never reused the water after it has drained through a plant. My thinking is the oxygen in the solution would be depleted. I could be wrong. Perhaps some other viewers will share their experience.

[@grownnatural2321]

Thank you Peggy, very good video, and your voice is so soothing!😁

[@PeggysPlants]

You are so welcome. Thanks for the kind words.🌿💚

[@vegascece]

I am infested (again). I dumped the dirt from every plant 2 month's ago due to so many gnats and left all the plant roots in shallow bowls of water (yes, killed one plant). After two weeks of not seeing any gnats, I bought fresh dirt and repotted all of them. Now, I have more gnats than before and the dirt in each pot is alive and crawling. I will try the hydrogen immediately while I wait for the mosquitos bits to arrive. Thanks so much for the info!

[@PeggysPlants]

Sorry to hear about your gnat issue. They are a pain! I would highly recommend the systemic as well. I put that in the soil of every plant I have and it really helps. I stopped using it for about a month when I ran out and that is when I began having a gnat issue. I haven't had a problem since. Best of luck!

[@mayrak5575]

Did you use regular water?

[@vegascece]

@@mayrak5575 yes, tap water.

[@Ravenelvenlady]

Thank you Peggy for an interesting and thorough coverage of an important gardening issue. I have been struggling with this in the past few weeks and will apply some of your solutions. Be well!

[@PeggysPlants]

You are so welcome. Gnats can be so annoying and sometimes difficult to get rid of. Best of luck to you. These methods work for me and I havne't had an issue with gnats since. Stay well.

[@sherryporsch9349]

Lots of good info, I like the Binide systemic too. I’ve used apple cider vinegar set in a little cup, they seem to go for that too. I have to mention, you have that sun kissed glow an that color is gorgeous on you! 😃💚

[@PeggysPlants]

Aww, thank you Sherry. I've tried the apple cider vinegar and it didn't work for me. I think they were just sipping it like it was a cocktail. I didn't get anything with it. 😳 Funny how what works so well for one person, doesn't work at all for the next. I guess that's what keeps life interesting.

[@catherinekasiewicz8683]

Great video Peggy! I got a couple of new ideas to try. 💕💕

[@PeggysPlants]

Good! I hope they work for you. Thanks for watching.

[@yolandarowe3094]

Hi, Peggy. Had to watch this again. Dang gnats decided to visit, but they must go.

[@PeggysPlants]

They're enough to drive you crazy.I haven't had a problem since I started using my systemic on a regular basis again. I used the mosquito bits also, since the systemic takes time to work and the bits are more immediate. Good luck with your battle of the gnats!

Peggy this video was so helpful for me. I am having a MAJOR mealy bug problem (video coming soon-i hope lol) and that Bonide product you mentioned is on my list. I am going out tomorrow so I am going to see if I can find it in a home depot or lowes b4 I try online. Girl... you are helping me get rid of my stress right now. I have found mealy bugs on my chinese evergreen first, then my pothos (mind you never had a monster problem with those plants), then my heart shaped fearn, then my jade, then my croton, then my dracaena, and the latest is my begonia that was sitting next to my hoya publicalyx and lipstick plant. Everything has been sprayed/wiped with neem oil/dish soap/warm water mixture... or... my dish soap, alcohol, warm water mixture. I am stressing out b/c I swear anything white is a mealy bug. I have also used diatomaceous earth.... Ooh wait, I forgot those stinky monsters are also on my dieffenbachia and homalomena plants. OH GEEZ... not my Homalomena!!! I have to replace that plant (her name is Selby..poor baby, she has been through it 4 real). Anywho, thank you for this video. Mealy Bugs BE GONE!!!

[@PeggysPlants]

What a mess! It's a nightmare getting rid of some of these things. I had to deal with spider mites and now gnats. I'm not totally convinced all of the spider mites are gone so I'm still treating for them. Like you, I think any little white fleck I see is a spider mite. I think we've been traumatized. Don't let the mealy bugs win!

[@marciamoore1873]

I have a small pot of small stones that I put those sticky butterfly strips in. I place it near my plants but not so close that the leaves will touch it. When I find that not many gnats are there, I move it to another area.

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for sharing your tip with us!

[@jtwalkes]

Great video Peggy, good info. I use the sticker, but that only get the adults

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad you found it helpful. If you use the peroxide along with the sticky traps, you should be covered. Thanks for watching!💚🌿

[@Em-wb4kf]

Thanks for your video. The only reason I prefer the Hydrogen Peroxide is if using on a food plant, like a chilli plant, it is non-toxic. I haven't see the other product to read its ingredients. But I have now treated my chilli plant and will see how it does. Thanks a bunch for the encouragement and knowing you have tried this method. Cheers.

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Best of luck with your chili plant!

[@Em-wb4kf]

@@PeggysPlants Actually I don't think the Hydrogen peroxide (6%) is working. I might try once more.

[@ScaryFear]

Thanks for all the tips. I like a lot of these options. I already use the mosquito bits in my ponds. BTW, I posted a video of my Ceropegias that bloomed. I know you wanted to see the flowers.

[@PeggysPlants]

I will check it out! Thanks for letting me know. 💚

[@roseboyd-prince7310]

One reason why those yellow sticky things are yellow is because the fungus gnats are attracted to that color they are attracted to Yellow. So that's one thing the juice in the bottle I don't know about juice but I do know you can put apple cider vinegar and dish detergent in the bottom of a bottle and cut the lid poke some holes in the lid and turn that upside down in the bottle and it can catch some nass but it's really not that effective. I did not know about the diatomaceous earth I do have some so I'm going to try that thank you for that tip I absolutely love your channel I am subscribed and I do watch you I absolutely love you you're a sweetheart my absolute favorite plant is segontium I have seven different types I just got Maria and I am thrilled I like to buy mine small so I can be the reason they grow I have had a white butterfly for 11 months and it is so big I've took cutting after cutting after cutting and it just continues to produce for me it's Vining out for me and I am thrilled. My reason for this comment is I wanted to tell you there is a most beautiful way to catch fungus gnats if you have yellow petunias and you grow them in your home because the stem of the petunia is sticky and the gnats are attracted to the yellow. So once the fungus gnats land on them they cannot get off of them it works. And I know that you love beautiful flowers so I thought I'd share that information with you thank you for sharing everything on your channel I really enjoy watching you you are one of the few people that I always enjoy your information have a great day see you in your next one

[@PeggysPlants]

Hello Rose, thanks so much for sharing about your plants and the fungus gnat tip. I never heard about the yellow petunia for gnats. That's something worth looking into. Your syngonium collection sounds very nice. Thanks so much for supporting my channel and taking time out to watch my videos. See you next time!

[@biomanization]

I’ve been fighting gnats for months now. So far, the thing that has worked the best is nematodes. I’d like to hear from other people on whether they have had success with nematodes for recalcitrant fungus gnats. Thanks

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for sharing. Hopefully someone else has tried this method and will share their experience. Thanks for watching.

[@alouella]

Thank you Peggy! I’m also trying out ant powder which seems to be working so far

[@PeggysPlants]

Never heard of using that. Pls let us know if it works. Never can have too many tools in your belt when it comes to gnats!

[@alouella]

Peggy's Tropical Garden I saw it from plantyange’s video and here in Australia I was not able to fin mosquito bits or systemic powder and hydrogen peroxide only comes in 200 ml bottles so had to find other alternative and I have to say it’s working like magic

[@kellyscott2247]

I'm going to get those products on Saturday. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@PeggysPlants]

You are so welcome🌿

[@sheilacasper2030]

Great ideas Peggy and it is a problem for so many... I have tried some of them and plan to try a few more.

[@PeggysPlants]

I've tried several methods to find out what works best for me. These are now my go to methods. Fungus gnats are the worst! Good luck.

[@shyturtle2299]

Can you use it for indoor veggie garden

[@PeggysPlants]

I don't have a veggie garden so I can't say I've used it there. However, I encourage you to read the packaging on which ever method you decide to use, to be sure it's safe for your garden. I would probably opt for an organic method.

[@tonykirkby247]

fantastic information, thank you hello from the UK

[@PeggysPlants]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@cybermersch6]

Great tips! I hope they work!!

[@PeggysPlants]

I've tried all of the ones I presented and they work for me. Hope you have the same results!🙂

[@Elizabeth45840]

Thank you so very much for sharing this with us!

[@PeggysPlants]

You are so welcome!🌴🌞

[@digimatt]

Thank you for all of your videos

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching.

[@KaylaBowen]

Looking super gorgeous! Big vids are always so helpful!

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad you found the video helpful. Stay well!

[@vanessacarroll2940]

I am currently using the sticky traps and Mosquito Bits. I did not have success with the jar method either. I purchase the diatomaceous earth but have yet to use it. Great tips!

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for sharing the methods that you use. I think it's helpful to know what other people are finding success with. Stay well!

[@ethelrizarri2614]

Very informative

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lrwgreenthumb6282]

Thx 4 this very informative vid Peggy... wil b bringing all my plants indoors later this month so I wil b trying out that peroxide method.

[@PeggysPlants]

You are very welcome. Glad you found the information useful. Thanks for watching.

[@stephenwilliams5350]

Thank you for sharing

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelasbusybeesgardenandho4627]

Awesome video and so informative! Thanks for sharing.

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad you found it informative. Thanks for watching!

[@gloriamitchell3518]

Thank you.

[@PeggysPlants]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@lindasueplantsforyou263]

Great information Peggy. I use all of those methods as well. I did a video very similar to yours. I was happy to have your confirmation. I also use the long yellow strips and they work really great For the adults. The only problem is they are so gross looking to me. Lol. Great video!!!

[@PeggysPlants]

Hi Linda Sue! If you've used those methods and they worked, then I know I'm on the right track. 😊 I've seen the yellow strips which probably work just as well as the butterflies, which gross me out too. Something about the little dead bugs hanging around. Tanks for watching!

[@lindasueplantsforyou263]

Peggy's Tropical Garden Yes my friend I believe you are right on the mark.

[@jenniferhowell3908]

Very helpful. I ordered the mosquito bits earlier today from amazon but after watching this I’m gonna get started with the hydrogen peroxide method so I don’t get infested waiting on shipping.

[@PeggysPlants]

Fungus gnats are the worst. Good luck. I have had great success with the mosquito bits and peroxide. Stay well and thanks for watching.

[@riverrat8693]

Mosquito Bits are overrated... they help but I swear tye Gnats become immune. Samething with Bionide Systemic . I'm going to try H2O2 but I'm concerned it's really bad for the soil because it kills off all the good bacteria. At this point I don't care though. My sticky traps are covered and my bug zapper is going off every minute.

[@maryj7912]

The yellow sticky traps have caught so many in my home fast!! But I agree I don’t like the look of them.

[@PeggysPlants]

LOL, glad to see I'm not the only one who is a bit grossed out by the way they look with gnats stuck to them. Thanks for watching.

[@seagravesjackson625]

Thank you for sharing!

[@PeggysPlants]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching!

thanks for sharing

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for watching!

[@lonestartropicalstx]

Using your links I ordered the DE powder and the Bonide. Thank you so much!

[@PeggysPlants]

You are so welcome! I hope they both work for you.

[@technofeeliak]

Try yellow paper plates with petroleum jelly instead of the traps.

[@PeggysPlants]

Never heard that one. Thanks for the tip. I will be giving that a try. Never can have too many methods to get rid of pests!

[@dkf819]

very helpful, thank you.

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelsalcido3736]

Hi thanks for the tips. Is it absolutely necessary to use distilled water for the hydrogen peroxide mixture? Can regular faucet water or bottle drinking water be used? Thx.

[@PeggysPlants]

Hello! In my opinion, it is not necessary to use distilled water. It has worked for me either way. Thanks for watching and best of luck!

[@Adrienneten]

u can use the peroxide neat up to 9% - its an oxygenation process and the plants will thank you for it

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for the tip!

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

Gnats are on people's home screens waiting to get in. They are also attracted to moisture near windows and light son. They get in through the screen holes. Dying to get at your plants they see in the window. Great video. I could not make out two words you said at 3:00 You said "Stop ___ ____? What were those two words? I think you said "over watering"?

[@misslavalleeverte]

Stop all movement of your plant

[@PeggysPlants]

Thank you for helping out Misslavalleeverte!

[@andreadillardsturge1274]

Thanks so much, I learned alot

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it was helpful!💚

[@thepipingbagbakery4399]

Very informational!!!!

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@siyabongamajozi6306]

Can i water my indoor plants with vineger to get rid of small flies?

[@PeggysPlants]

I have heard of this being done although I have never tried it. I do know that if you use too much it can kill the plant and also it is best not to get the vinegar mixture on the leaves or stem. Best of luck!

[@abn5185]

Thakyou 🙏🙏🙏

[@PeggysPlants]

You're welcome!

[@maryannbrown9217]

Good informative video 🙂

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad you think so! Thank you for watching.

[@lynnsteiner1580]

Thanks for this info and demonstrating all the methods and products you use, much appreciated. I saw where someone made Mosquito Tea with the bits and then watered her plants with it, what are your thoughts on this?

[@PeggysPlants]

Hello Lynn, you are very welcome. I've seen a video where someone made tea with the bits also. I've never used it so I really can't give an informed opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@SpecialSKayZ]

I have the mosquito bits in a small donut shaped "dunk" that you just drop into your watering can and every time you water your plants, they get a dose of the treatment. Yes, very much like steeping tea, that's a good analogy. It works very well and each dunk lasts a couple months before it dissolves completely.

[@bmjankle]

I glued my sticky traps onto dollar tree popsicle sticks and put the stick in a shot glass or tiny jar filled with pebbles. Then place that near my plants. Lol. I don't put them in my plants any more because of exactly what you said....I've lost 4 leaves to sticky traps in the plant soil. :(

[@PeggysPlants]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. I still have so many sticky traps left and never planned to use them. If I ever have a problem, I will be using your method. No more lost leaves!! Thanks again!🌿💚

[@hannahtezza706]

HI, HAVE YOU THOUGHT THAT YOU MIGHT BE BRINGING THEM HOME WHEN YOU DO YOUR SHOPPING FOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. THAT IS WHAT I HAVE FOUND. MOSQUITO BITS ARE THE GO TO GET RID OF THEM. LOVE AND BLESSINGS, ANNETTE QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA.

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for the tip, and yes. I'm very careful about my fruits and vegetables for that very reason. I love Mosquito Bits and find they work very well. Thanks for watching!

[@mayrak5575]

Can you use tap water or distilled?

[@PeggysPlants]

Use whichever water you normally use to water your plants.

[@APotToPlantIn]

I just got those sticky traps and they really work well. I’m going to try the systemic method...because I literally forgot I have a bottle. 🤦🏾‍♀️😂 I think we have to use a few of these methods all together because not just one gets rid of them. They can be some determined little gnats. 😩 Thanks for sharing all of the methods.

[@PeggysPlants]

They are determined for sure. I think the systemic is my favorite once you get ahead of things. I'm a mess with the sticky traps. Every time I moved a plant, I would lose half a leaf to a sticky trap. I bought a box of 30 so I will continue to use them until they are gone. If I can manage to be more careful, I may purchase again. I agree, more than one method at a time really helps get them under control. Thanks for watching.

[@lilOctav1a]

This is the only video that helped me! Thank you so much for your help

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it helped! You are very welcome. 🌿💚😊

[@williamrobinson2264]

Im glad I dont have fungus nats im going to try your recipe . I been keeping my house plants inside because of bugs .They grow better outside though .I do spray my plants with water & lemon essential oil an lil soap.

[@PeggysPlants]

Having a climate that never gets cold has it's disadvantages at times. Insects that love my plants seems to be one of them. Thanks for the tip and for watching.

[@williamrobinson2264]

I also use lemon grass essential on oil sometimes the bugs dont like lemon like ciranella candeles dont use to much essential it can burn your leaves

[@stefdi4389]

Peggy great video❗️ how do you do the clay pebbles for gnats!

[@PeggysPlants]

I sprinkle some systemic in the pellets so it can also be absorbed by the plant. You can also use the mosquito bits in the clay as well. Thanks for watching!

[@stefdi4389]

Thank Peggy I will try that😊👍🏾

[@TheYahoogirl88]

I have been battling these nats for several months. thank you for your help, this is probably the 20ish video may be the 50ish source as I have also read about these nasty things. I have tried several methods!

[@PeggysPlants]

Best of luck to you. I have had good results with the methods in this video. Fingers crossed and thanks for watching.

[@curiousandlooking]

Thanks for sharing, I too like the bonide pellets. Is that a plant light in the background and How do you like it? , I’ve been looking at something like that

[@PeggysPlants]

Yes, it's a grow light and I love it. My plants do much better with the additional lighting.

[@c.thomas7746]

I use mosquito bits to kill gnat larve. I also have a few carnivorous plants, sundews and pinguicula, spread through my orchid collection. They are great for the adult gnats and super easy to care for.

[@PeggysPlants]

I was looking at a Butterwort (I think that's the name) that another viewer told be about. I've heard the carnivorous plants work well. I may need to take the plunge and get a few.

[@marvahorton5261]

I used hydrogen peroxide and water, mosquito bites and yellow stickies , cinnamon

[@PeggysPlants]

Sounds like you have all of your bases covered. Thanks for watching.

[@deborahoverton4625]

I repotted several plants in September using Miracle gro potting soil and suddenly had huge infestation of fungus gnats. They are driving me crazy. I've been using sticky traps and mosquito bits the last month and the traps are still filling up. Maybe I will try peroxide.

[@PeggysPlants]

They can be so annoying. I hope you are able to get rid of them soon!

[@chrisluehr3256]

new sub great vid

[@PeggysPlants]

Welcome to the family and thanks for watching!

[@chrisluehr3256]

@@PeggysPlants no no thank you for the great info

[@lindseysgreencanvas]

Hey Peggy! Great video! I'm a user of that same Systemic Pest Control and I've been considering DE, but I think I will be using it outside on my flowers and veggies. I'm a little too worried about using it inside with my animals. Would you consider doing a video about your orchids in semi-hydro? I was just soaking and feeding my orchids this morning and was like I really think I wanna do leca with these guys but wasn't sure if that's a good idea so it's really good to know it's possible. I would just love to see the steps for potting one up, especially a larger one with bigger root systems. I have a giant phalaenopsis and it is why I was thinking it might not work. I hope you will consider doing a video on how you care for yours. Also it's so lovely to see your face in some videos! Again awesome video! ✌💟🌿

[@PeggysPlants]

Hello Lindsey! I will absolutely do a video on how I care for my orchids. All of my orchids on my screend porch and in my house are growing semi hydro and have been for about 3 years. They thrive and bloom with no problems. I have phals, vandas and oncidiums growing semi-hydroponically. My sister has been asking me to do a video on this as well. I will do my best to do it in the next couple of weeks.

[@lindseysgreencanvas]

@@PeggysPlants yay! Thank you so much! I will be looking forward to it!

[@eleanormcneal516]

Does this also apply to succulents?

[@PeggysPlants]

Yes, I use the same products for my succulents. Best of luck!

[@josmith8635]

I hate gnats. They drive me crazy. I get rid of them, then they come back. It's a nightmare. Now I have soil thrips. It's so hard to get rid of them. Thanks for your info.

[@PeggysPlants]

Seems it's always something with these pests. I have had very good results with the bonide systemic with thrips. It was the only thing that worked for me. Best of luck to you!

[@josmith8635]

Thank you.

[@sylviaw.1584]

Thank you for sharing :)

[@PeggysPlants]

My pleasure!

[@sylviaw.1584]

@@PeggysPlants Question for you: So there is no chance of algae growing from sitting the plants in sunlight with the pebbles and water?

[@debihediger4760]

Peggy, do you know if the systemic helps against mealy bugs on succulents or cacti?

[@PeggysPlants]

I've used it for mealy bugs on succulents and it worked for me. Also, the container specifically mentions mealy bugs. Good luck!

[@Sherry0219-c3j]

I thought you are supposed to make a tea with it

[@PeggysPlants]

This method is per the instructions. I'm sure tea would work as well.