Houseplant 101: How to Control and Eradicate Fungus Gnats - Ep. 124

[@ryzb2790]

I spent a whole day trying to find a gardening video where the person didnt annoy me, this is the best so far.

[@ritaroggs]

cool!!!

[@plantgurugangsta7299]

Lol

[@mastershefu1221]

LOL, this is exactly it, you said exactly what i was thinking

[@ScarletCarousel]

Brutal 😂😂

[@florenckaf]

Yes, really hard to find someone not annoying among the gardening videos people.

[@sharyn4271]

I had a pretty bad infestation a while back. I used the yellow sticky traps, but what seems to have finally eradicated them was garlic. Just peel a pod and push it into the soil. It did take weeks to months before I realized the problem was gone, but definitely cheap, easy and no chemicals.

[@rhysgreen5115]

Watching this while fungus nats are flying round me, They knowww!!!

[@kemac3331]

😆😆 I put red wine in a shot glass. Left over night and woke up to a shot glass full of dead gnats. Guess they got drunk and drowned 😆

[@jackiegoodrich1351]

I hung a bug zap lite near my plants and enjoyed hearing them get zapped! Took lite down when the zaps stopped..and I heard nothing after a month(in case of hatched eggs) no gnats now for over a year! Good luck everyone! Rev. J 😊

[@002-g5i]

For those wanting to keep Pinguiculas, I highly recommend P.gigantea. It gets 20 inches wide and requires no dormancy during the winter(every other species except this one does), and is a perfect lower light carnivorous plant that will catch hundreds of gnats. Sundews are a tiny bit harder since they require direct sunlight to be healthy, but a good low-ish light option would be Drosera adelae

[@summerrayneoakes]

00 2 more wonderful advice! Thank you to all the carnivorous plant people chiming in!

[@rdarrett3635]

Is there a reputable online store that sales the P.gigantea?

[@sdqsdq6274]

is butterwort the only carnivore plant which dont need dormancy , looking for something to add to mine vivarium

[@escapism2to1]

When I've sprinkled the Mosquito Bits on top of the soil & watered the infested plants it eventually grows mold on top of the soil. So if I use it I will only allow it to soak in water then I water the plant with a filter on my watering can, not allowing the actual bits pour onto my plants. That has actually worked very well for me. :) Thanks Summer for this video!!

[@kyleberman6173]

do this ^

[@marjoriescott5210]

I can't believe I haven't found this channel until now. I've learned something new in every single one of her videos. I love how she goes into detail and caters to her follower's questions and I love how she talks about the scientific aspects behind her opinions. So much new information! Thank you!

[@rebeccag8407]

This video came in so clutch at just the right time. I was so confused why I had fruit flies!

[@masterroshi6983]

I've just been ignoring mine, I heard DE was good but couldn't find any lol.

[@Account-pq1it]

Rebecca Giedraitis definitely get the Mosquito Bits and soak them in water, even 12-24 hours. I also spray the soil with it whenever I bring in a newly purchased plant. You will also want to get sticky traps for adults. This stuff works

[@willbennett3520]

i decided to buy an ivy from home depot a few months ago when i was starting my plant obsession and i noticed little flies around it but didn’t think anything if it. god i regret that.

[@emilyhawley774]

I love that you provide such a broad spectrum of solutions so that people can choose which one would work best for their plants and lifestyles.

[@claireconover]

I over watered one plant, suddenly I had tiny knats, which then seemed to travel & infest every plant. I repotted MOST of my plants, but it seemed the one or 2 I left alone thinking there’s no knat problem there, had a knat problem that re-infested. I eventually fixed the problem with clear window fly traps. I stuck them on the wall behind the plants, slightly above the soil. the flies got caught, couldn’t lay eggs and now there are so few bugs, the fresh traps are only trapping a few bugs. I plan to continue buying these clear window traps (as a preventative measure) but if I wanted to, I could soon stop buying the window traps altogether. I’d actually recommend the window traps over the yellow traps because the knats land on them just as frequently and the surface area is LARGER, catching more bugs.

[@MrMyKidd]

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly! Good- Fungus gnats are one of the primary pollinators of my Jack-in-the-pulpit plants, among others. Bad- They seem to navigate specifically towards coffee mugs and nostrils. Ugly- A mass of the maggots can form a huge aggregate that acts/moves like a single entity.

[@Tatchudorf]

Was linked to this video because the fungus gnat larvae is *eating my butterwort* I'm laughing and crying right now

[@giorgethomas]

Thanks about the Yates mention. Was frustrating here in Australia that we couldn’t get mosquito bite, but now we have another avenue.

[@summerrayneoakes]

I'd make sure it's the correct subspecies. As mentioned in the video, need more research

[@mitchmajor9956]

hey Giorge, another australian here. after doing some further reading online, it seems the Yates Caterpillar Killer Dipel is the wrong subspecies of BT unfortunately :( the Yates is Bacillus Thuringiensis var. Kurstaki which is ineffective against fungus gnats. I'm going to try the 3% hydrogen peroxide soil soak method and also some diatomaceous earth. fingers crossed.

[@giorgethomas]

mitchmajor that’s so disappointing! Thanks so much for looking into it.

[@charlingcj]

@@mitchmajor9956 That is strange, because I had a massive fungus gnat problem in my apartment in Australia. I tried the yellow sticky fungus gnat fly taps, and although it caught a lot, it didn't clear it up. So I started giving my plants a weekly dose of Yates caterpillar killer for about 4 weeks and it cleared right up!

[@0105jennyha]

@@charlingcj How do you use that Yates caterpillar killer? Do you follow the direction on the box and use it as a spray or do you mix with water and water your plant?

[@Zaryn10]

Thanks Summer, I've just noticed that I have fungus gnats and I'm in Australia and I've found this product if any Aussies are interested. It's eco-neem-concentrate, fully organic.

[@miahan8988]

For a second I thought I’ve got baby mosquitoes in my house, that’s what fungus gnats looked like to me. Thank you for this helpful video! ❤️

[@lyledeyounges1276]

I've tried EVERYTHING. Now I've put all my plants in the basement, and one by one I'll remove all the soil and repot them. If that doesn't work I'm giving up - no more jungle paradise in my little flat. I've spent too much time and money on getting and caring for my plants and these past 4-5 months of struggling with fungus gnats has just killed the joy I used to get from keeping plants... I'd like to keep my sanity.

[@Alisha8596]

I had good luck with watering with a hydrogen peroxide and water mix to get rid of them. Unfortunately you will almost always have a few, they just kinda come with having houseplants.

[@eagleminkindustries5953]

SAME I even tried using a syringe and tube to feed under the soil to keep the top few inches dry to discourage the fungus growing on top.... would you believe it if I told you the gnats breached by crawling under the pot into the drainage hole... they're running all over my plant table and I could scream. We might keep losing this battle but I believe we can win this war. Keep trying, friend!

[@eagleminkindustries5953]

@@Alisha8596 what ratio worked best for you? I feel like I'm seeing mixed opinions on this.

[@FreeRangeDiva]

@@eagleminkindustries5953 I also got rid of my infestation w/ hydrogen peroxide drench at a ratio of 4 to 1, water to HP. This immediately kills the larvae and eggs. I then followed up w/ a layer of diatomaceous earth to get rid of any new gnats that wander onto a plant. So far, so good. And the HP adds oxygen to the root system.

[@eagleminkindustries5953]

@@FreeRangeDiva QUEEN thank you

[@ekg6363]

Australian here, just wanted to point out that Yates Dipel uses the Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki which is different from the var. israelensis used for fungus gnats and so isn't effective at killing their larvae. The best idea is to buy the suggested Summit Mosquito Bits from an online US seller if your outbreak is bad enough, and use the other suggested methods too.

[@uncleknife9887]

The several gnat control videos I FFWD through prior to discovering yours all paled in comparison...You are such a joy to watch & boy are you ever smart. I'll be sure to watch you 1st next time I need gardening advice. Thank's Summer & GOD Bless! 🌳🌲🌴🌱🚿

[@pippadeedoodaah837]

Sundews are my weapon of choice. Plus it's an excuse to buy plants. I'm going to make a bog garden soon.

[@otdev7803]

Pippa DeeDooDaah I love my sundew. I also have two Venus fly traps and a mini pitcher plant. The sundew is the most effective of the 3. I’ve been wanting a butterworth plant too.

[@pippadeedoodaah837]

@Cassidy Welsh I *think* essentially it's a wide shallow terracotta pot with a regular narrow terracotta pot and saucer glued inside. It creates a pool to store water that seeps into the main pot. Have a look at Pinterest because that's where I got the idea from.

[@benooichungping5829]

Thanks for letting us Aussies know about this. I have been searching online for ages and could not find the equivalent down under!

[@_MSD75_]

I had terrible problems with fungus gnats, then I moved and they seemed to disappear and I think that was partly to do with weather being very hot and the house being hot. When I repotted all my plants, suddenly they were back and the only thing I could think of was that some of the potted mixes were infected. Some plants I've put sand on the top which seems to help as the hatchlings get through the sand. I've tried neem drenches which seem to work, but you have to be very thorough. Great tip for Australians in regards to the mosquito bits.

[@olisal8566]

I'm so sad that mosquito bits aren't readily available in the UK. With the boom in the houseplant trend during lockdown, I hope this product becomes easier to find here over the next few years.

[@reddragon4482]

Just buy them on Amazon. I'm in the uk and have been buying them from there for over a year now.

[@btdarterschannel112]

"...you gotta be careful with the way you say that." 🤣🤣🤣

[@neynahnehnah1485]

Others just say "I used all the product for fungus gnats and only one worked!" But here you are explaining the questions that we didn't even know we had! Thank you! ❤

[@bologniusGIR]

I had absolutely no idea this was a problem I was dealing with already. I've been shaking my fist at the "fruit flies" irritating me for ages now. The sticky traps I purchased were originally for the ongoing aphid problem... can definitely confirm they are very effective at catching the tiny black flies. They love the yellow stickies.

[@JackieEco]

Hi Summer! I have a gNAT issue, so I was watching this video when I noticed your name and I was surprised because I know you from New York City! We corresponded via email several times and then we met at an Eco dance nightclub kind of event I think lol. So great to see you again! And I'm so happy you have such a great and successful channel as well.💚😻

[@whitnay07]

This is the most comprehensive video I’ve ever seen about how to combat fungus gnats. Learned some new things today. Thank you!

[@_KeneYah]

Indeed "GoGnats" works wonders in my garden, but when spraying, make sure a window is open because the smell is extremely potent😁🦟🚫

[@breannaspinn3220]

After trying everything I could find over the past few months and not having enough relief, I was ready to bare root every single one of my plants, bleach all the pots, and repot everything.I'm going to give these things a try first. Thank you so much!

[@petercardona1559]

Brava!👩👏A wonderful straight forward episode that will help many people. Even though I still believe 8 out 10 fungus gnat issues are not true pest issues but rather caretaker error. P.S. A tiny fungus gnat sized bit of a shrimp based fish food pellet can be used to provided suitable nutrients for your carnivorous plants when/if prey items are low.

[@lovepeacelocks]

I use black Sand that I get from home depot I put it on the top of the soil and 99% works! I love it every plant I have and I have over 40 and my house has sand in it.🦋

[@justkidding7523]

I will try this. I’ve seen the sand

[@gabymestas4030]

Great video! A few months ago I bought some potting soil at Big Lots and did not realize it had fungus gnats. The great price was not worth it. Those little buggers are the most irritating bugs!! I removed some of the soil and added good soil. I used Neem oil to water the plants a few times and that together with topping off the soil with agricultural sand or gravel, I was able to get rid of them. Thank you for your great videos!

[@cbasallie]

The mosquito bits work great . So glad that I found You

[@zdeeloo6985]

What has finally given me success in drastically reducing fungus gnats is putting a half inch to an inch of play sand at the top of the dirt. It prevents gnats from laying eggs and larvae from getting out. In a couple of weeks they were mostly gone.

[@mysticshining]

Thanks Summer! The butterworts work perfectly for me, the yellow traps only caught a few. Also, for the fungus gnat magnet which can be moist peat moss, I replaced the top inch or so with coco coir instead and I've actually seen a gnat fly towards it and be literally repelled by it, and fly away. I haven't had a problem in that pot since. Also, if there's a problem plant I'll put one of my butterworts by that plant and it definitely gets a lot of them. I also use hydrogen peroxide as a drench to kill the larvae, I think it's a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio and I've never seen a problem with the use of hp in my plants.

[@josephbohlke5448]

I put a few dryer sheets on top of the soil and a 1/2 inch layer of sand! Gnats are gone!

[@drawitout]

I love hearing this, but I wonder if the chemicals would harm the plant. Can you tell me which plant you did this to and how long ago this was done?

[@josephbohlke5448]

@@drawitout I did this over 1 year ago, to multiple plants, all alive and healthy!

[@drawitout]

@@josephbohlke5448 Thanks! I just might try it. Can you tell me the brand? I prefer to use exactly what you used to be safe.

[@josephbohlke5448]

@@drawitout Bounce sheets. I used them on both smaller and very large plants.

[@drawitout]

@@josephbohlke5448 Great to know. I appreciate your help!

[@Yogaplantgirl]

Thank you so much. I use a combination of mosquito bits, yellow sticky and neem spray. It works.

[@TheLenou31]

How do you use the neem oil?

[@marilu2973]

TheLenou31 you buy the neem oil and follow the instructions on how to mix it. Then spray it on the soil and leaves of your plants

[@aliensource884]

Mary Caudales neem can burn your plants. Checkout the amazing Dr zymes. You won't regret it.

[@breeherenow]

Thank you for posting this video. It is good to know I tried almost all of these! Unfortunately, I did not succeed in getting rid of the fungus gnats. I had an infestation from organic soil in about 30 house plants. I also live near the ocean so the moisture here is a constant. I first tried watering with peroxide, then mosquito bits, adding sand then rocks to the top soil, rimmed the pots with tons of yellow butterfly sticky traps, neem spray, the season's spray and finally ended up repotting every single plant and I still had them!! I tried many of these treatments multiple times. $$$ I ended up taking all my plants outside (in tears) and the only ones that can now stay indoors are my cacti that are planted in sand :(

[@spankses]

the yates version of this is easily available in australia, big garden stores like bunnings sell it in small boxes.

[@ryantedeschi418]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I’ve been having a problem with fungus gnats in and around my bioactive Vivarium and I couldn’t really find anything that wouldn’t effect my isopods,springtails, earthworms,gecko,etc and this helps a lot THANK YOU!

[@esmeet1]

Yes! Butterwort work and are easy to propagate. One in each pot. Nice flowers too! 👍

[@quietlyoutspoken420]

Thankyou for telling me about mosquito bits! Never knew about this.

[@FuriedHearts]

Getting rid of mine was a full time job. Multiple rounds of Mosquito Bits is ultimately what worked the best. Definitely use a combination of methods. Traps, peroxide drench, and mosquito bits, etc.

[@hpeteacher9445]

Hi Summer! How are you? Thank you for the great video! I live by my community's pond. A lot of Fungus Gnats breed there, then fly through the screens and infest your plants. I do use Mosquito Bits and works very well. I spray and clean my plants with Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap. Keeps the FGs away from the plants. I also use the yellow sticky traps. They work well, but not fun to look at. Have you ever tried Gnat Nix? It is made by Growstone. GN is made from recycled glass. It cuts the exoskeletons of the FGs and they die. I started using it this spring. So far, very affective! Thanks again! Gerry 😎

[@Ms2cents]

Thank u so much Summer! I have a bad infestation of gnats due to having peace Lillies, calatheas, fittonias, etc which moisture loving plants.

[@anouksurmenian4257]

I don’t get the overwatering thing, I got them as soon as I watered for the first time 😱 I wonder if they weren’t already in the soil...

[@vmaloy9030]

some soils, especially those with bark, will tend to carry them! i had this issue with miracle grow soils a lot

[@TheLadyBugg8]

@@vmaloy9030 Yes Yes!! Nowadays, potting soils have a HUGE amount of bark and bits of woody stems that harbor fungus gnat eggs, even if the soil is sterilized. I try to sift out the bark too, but it's so integrated into the soil that it's impossible to do. I've begun using sifted dirt from my back yard, which works much better.

[@tomtackett1783]

I get gnats when I get certain soils. Mosquito bits and neem work for me

[@mounag8518]

@@vmaloy9030 Yep , the miracle grow cactus mix is full of gnats

[@terrymd3293]

Get Mosquito Bits and put a few Tablespoons in a gallon of water and let it infuse in the the water for a day or two then water your plants with it. It might take a couple of applications but it will kill the eggs/larvae.

[@starseed28]

I tried peroxide mix, didnt work. I tried DE, they moved to the bottom of the pot and used the drainage holes to live and lay eggs, I repotted, changed soils to Miracle Grow, which I loath but that's what they recommended at the garden center after I told them i have a gnat problem before that they gave me a mix they make themselves. Started to water so infrequently to make sure the soil was bone dry and my plants wilted, i nearly lost a few. Used a layer of sand on top (they again went to the bottom drainage holes) and nothing worked for the long term. I am currently using BTi. So far the BTi has worked well, but I use it every....single....time I water unless I'm fertilizing. I still see em but they are smaller than before. No less annoying though. Other half is threatening to throw all the plants out the door... no clue what to do about this anymore

[@ElonZuckerberg911]

‘’Okay fungus Gnats people’’ I felt that one!😅

[@rebeccadart5609]

I have a Cape Sundew (Drosera Capensis) that is a beast at catching fungus gnats... and cat hair. It's one of the most common sundews available and easiest to grow. They don't need a dormancy period like many carnivorous plants, so they can catch those little pesky flies year round.

[@summerrayneoakes]

Rebecca Dart excellent advice!!!

[@HerbandRoots]

The best advice I got to my fungus gnat problem was, "you're watering too much". That won't help with really water hungry plants that need to stay wet but with most common houseplants like mine, it solved the issue!

[@marchm-p9485]

This video is so informative, absolutely love it. And the GoGnats part was so funny :)

[@aneliz15]

This was probably the most helpful information I’ve gotten! These stupid fungus gnats have taken over all my plants and I’m THIS close to re-potting all of them. 😑

[@flederfox]

I would love to hear more of your knowledge on beneficial aquatic insects for aquariums/paludariums! I feel like you would be full of insight on my next favourite topic - water plants and ecospheres!!

[@meikahidenori]

I love putting a gnat barrier down on the top layer on the soil especially on an plants that you can't use neem oil (like strawberries as they get eaten like crazy outside by wildlife and some of my native berry trees due to potential poisoning from eating berries- from Australia btw). The nat barrier stops the gnats getting into the pot plant soil and some plants don't mind if this stuff is mixed in the soil too as it's like ground up plumice stone which holds a little extra water for them ( ferns in particular don't mind anything that holds extra water for them) But yeah it stops the gnats laying eggs and stops any eggs that hatch getting out. For $20 it's a decent preventive

[@cani.j]

Since some (or all?) flys are attracted to light, it might happen that if you have candle lit that fungus gnats are attracted to the candle light and die there. I saw some in the melted wax around the wick. Just something to know. But be aware - candles will of course reduce the room humidity when lit. Lovely greetings from Berlin, Germany 🙂

[@Rebelliousrefinement]

Summer always has the most informative plant care videos! 💚🌵🌱🌿 oh! one thing thats helped controlling gnats for me is cinnamon

[@melissaaguiar8248]

Rebellious Refinement cinnamon ?! Do you sprinkle it onto the dirt?

[@justkidding7523]

Doesn’t it have to be a certain kind/brand of cinnamon?

[@carolevilleneuve7411]

I've tried planting pieces of potato in the soil within the first 2 inches with success: the larvae are attracted to them and feed on them. I then discard them after a few days and start over. It's not the whole solution, but it does contribute to preventing them from getting to the adult phase. You need a magnifying loupe to see them (10x).

[@drakenfolk]

I heard that covering your soil with small stones / pebbles keeps fungus gnats away as well. They don't seem to be attracted to the stony surface. But I didn't try it.. I dealt with my fungus gnats with the yellow stickers, it takes time but slowly but surely they will be decimated. :)

[@BottledSacha]

thank you for looking into australian distribution of mosquito bits !!

[@YhwhKhaiMostHigh]

I never had to deal with fungus gnats until I called myself having a green thumb and then boom an explosion of these little annoying pests. I used Neem oil and sticky traps that appeared to have cut down the population greatly. I also got a fly zapper that pops all day long with the adults being zapped. This is a sweet sound to my ear because you never really know how many other pests are in your house that's attracted to the UV light and killing them. I'm getting ready to apply my 2nd application of mosquito bits that I had soaking overnight to apply to the soil tonight. The yellow sticky traps are loaded with adults.

[@willcrosby3916]

This was so helpful. Thank you. I will be connecting full on for more expert guidance. Thank you!

[@dianacohen2871]

Thank you!!! I'm definitely trying these. The gnats are driving me crazy!

[@heatherbaldwin2099]

I'm in Australia and have been looking for Bt for fungus gnats but haven't been able to find it. The DiPel caterpillar killer from Yates is Bt var kurstaki, which apparently only works against caterpillars. The variant that kills fungus gnats is Bt israelensis.

[@CC-lq3ie]

Heather Baldwin so no alternative?

[@CC-lq3ie]

Heather Baldwin fyi have heard ant sand works well ?😕

[@kirstencarnevale2504]

I switched to all terracotta, use neem spray, water with mosquito dunk water, and have some sticky traps. Sometimes I water with a hydrogen peroxide/ water mix when they get out of hand. I’ve (almost) eliminated them completely! I’ve come to the conclusion they will probably never completely be gone.

[@FTKA410]

Saved my apartment with your advice. Thanks!

[@kathleensimons7062]

I have an infestation of FG. Apart from needing a bank loan and affecting my mental health, they're really doing a number on my plants. Thanks for your expertise. I have tried so many things, but they're really battling back. I'll check to see if some of these things are available in Canada. Thanks again.

[@SharonH11100]

Thank you in advance. Just got these little buggers recently and boy, do they like my face! Will try the bits and let you know.

[@hllindsay5208]

Some terrestrial bladderwort species (Utricularia spp.) May be an option to control gnats as well. They produce small bladder-shaped traps under the soil surface. This would only be affective in the pots containing them, but they grow in similar conditions to other carnivorous plants, so they could make good companions. They are in the same family (Lentibulariaceae) as the butterworts and produce somewhat similar flowers. Sundews (Drosera spp.) may be beneficial if you can provide very bright light for several hours a day. Most of the sticky traps are effective at controlling adults, but they are usually small and need bright light to thrive. The non-sticky genera of carnivorous plants tend to provide little help when trying to control fungus gnats, although some of my Nepenthes collect a few.

[@GreenWitch1]

BTI works wonders if applied properly. I soak 2 tbsps in one liter of water for 3 days, or until they sink to the bottom. Then I water all my plants with that water once monthly (I refill it once to complete my watering). Putting it directly on the soil isn’t ideal because the medium they use is made of corn & it molds. Harmless, but unappealing.

[@harrietgate]

Great information...you are an excellent presenter. I have coasters on top of glasses of water and juice otherwise there will be little black bodies floating. Glad to hear they try to fly up other people’s noses!

[@miahan8988]

A friend gave me an aloe plant planted in regular soil. Maybe that’s why there are fungus gnats? Because regular soil doesn’t drain as well as drier/succulent soil? 🤔 can I repot it and use different soil even though the plant is small? (Cca 10 cm high, about 3 healthy leaves) Thank you so much for your wonderful channel, I’m in love with all this wonderful content! 🥰

[@geminiots2121]

I use mosquito bits for my problem. I follow another youtuber who mixes it in the soil. So that way it is in the deeper parts of the pot. I water as usual. I do have some plants that I have not repotted yet and I use the soaking method on those until I have to repot. I am trying to wait longer between watering and let the plants dry out completely.

[@rosesparks5148]

The most helpful and quick solution to any rising fungus gnat/fungus gnat larvae problem I ever had is hydrogen peroxide! Amazing.

[@rosesparks5148]

@kelly heubel not at all. Oldest trick in the book.

[@rosesparks5148]

@kelly heubel yeah! Right before you water your plant, just spray the peroxide on the soil till the top 1/2 inch seems soaked, then when you water, the peroxide will get deeper into the soil and kill larvae and all living gnats. I also spritz or pour a tiny bit into my cuttings rooting in water and it always seems to help them root faster. At least that's my observation! Good luck! 🥰

[@anoukvanessen4176]

I saw episode 15 on the mosquito bits and went searching for it online. After a long search I came to find out that any pesticide that contains bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis isn't aloud in the Netherlands unless it is used in a professional setting (and only to be used against harmfull exotic kinds of mosquito's). I'm not sure if it goes the same way in other EU-countries though... But I was quite bumped I can't get my hands on it, 'cause I've heard so many positive reviews about mosquito bits. Now I've made my own neemoil mixture to keep the little devils to a minimum.

[@travisblasco]

One of the best most informative videos thanks

[@francineh.7825]

Thank you for this!! I'm dealing with fungus gnats for the first time in my life...they are so annoying!

[@CC-lq3ie]

Francine H. yep lol

[@angelajang8398]

Thank you! Great video to win my battle with those annoying insects!!

[@natashakneale7432]

Found this video helpful,I'm from Australia and I'll try looking for that product you recommend 😘

[@summerrayneoakes]

I'd recommend doing more research on it per the video. And one of the commenters here says it may be a different subspecies/strain, so definitely ask questions

[@heatherbaldwin2099]

That product is unfortunately Bt kurstaki which doesn't work against fungus gnats. We want Bt israelensis. Doesn't seem to be available in Australia :(

[@noelia6803]

Great info, thank you. I use Mosquito Bites, but after a few days it creates a white/green fungus on the top soil layer. I had to scooped it out.

[@summerrayneoakes]

Noelia P interesting. I wonder if you need to aerate the soil. I haven't noticed build up after mine

[@karenb136]

Thanks so much for this info. I’m having a terrible time with fungus gnats.

[@mckorylancaster930]

If you never get fungus Gnats you can buy flightless fruit flies from a local pet store! I use them for my Carnivorous plants! Love your videos away!

[@MarineThePlantMachine]

Great video, I've been experimenting with different methods to help my friends so might try some more of these

[@billyhemingway73]

When one of my plants had fungas gnats i spread like 2 inches of fresh dry soil on it and the larvae couldnt get to the surface and i havent seen any since

[@NathanielPorter1]

I used to run a hydroponics store chain and I sold goGnats but I'm not a fan, the frequency you have to use it damages the root zone, as the oil is too thick. I had a lot of luck with Eco Labs brand Microbe Lift mosquito control (bt), it's a lot more concentrated and less messy than the mosquito dunks/bits. Since it's already a liquid, you can just apply directly to watering and you only need a drop or two.

[@jimbaritone6429]

Don't have a single plant in the house. But fungus gnats are a recurring problem. Even after clearing the house of them, there can be another outbreak, one that expands exponentially in numbers, almost at random intervals. This after cleaning, drain boiling water treatments, etc. The yellow sticky traps work extremely well, but they get to be a bit of a nuisance after a while. We have long and cold winters, so I can't even blame them coming in from the yard and garden. They are very difficult to eradicate once and for all.

[@barbll000]

Now I know the name of those tiny crazy flying insects that hang around me sometimes. At first, I thought they were fruit flies but they're too tiny. Thanks for this video and the solutions for fungus gnats.

[@4loveoffish]

The company that has the mosquito bits days to not place it in the top of the soil, but to instead use 4 Tbs soaked for 30 minutes in a gallon of water . Then water . Do this for three weeks , water when necessary. I use yellow sticky traps also for the flying adults with the indoor bug zappers . That does the trick . All 3 together

[@heatedbass]

You are amazing! Thanks for all the information you provided. I am from Australia too so that extra info you added about Dipel was extremely useful. Thanks once again and keep up the awesome videos ☺☺

[@audioblahblah]

"Which is... woah. What a way to go!"

[@e.c.8951]

I don't have fungus gnats and I've never heard of them, but I'm fascinated by all the knowledge you have relating to plants. I love learning new things on your channel.

[@m3sca1]

I have been trapping them on sticky pads to reduce the numbers. Yes agree, the organic products seemed to call the bugs around. I have increased the use of mycorrhizal fungi and noticed the reduction of gnats...i wonder if one of the fungi on the brew has reduced the larvae numbers.

[@Rainsley63]

I live in Australia this was very helpful.Thanks Summer.

[@marieh97]

Hi @Rainsley63 just wondering if you tried the Yates Dipel and if it works? 😁

[@mikekufner1192]

I had fungus gnats on the bottom of a pot only....I had no idea they could be lower in the pot. The plant was in a pot in a pot in a pot if that makes sense. I lifted it out one day and I freaked lol but never saw them flying around. The weird thing is there were adults in the flying stage but they didn't leave that area. Really weird. I took that plant outside and repotted immediately. Didnt have an issue after. I do put diatomaceous earth on the top of all of my plants and mix in through the top few layers as a preventative. Maybe that is why. I also do other things before I bring them into my home but they must have evaded my system.

[@G4RY1159]

Neem cake is VERY effective, dress the top of the soil and you can also add some to water - Problem solved!

[@maud577]

Oh thank you from Australia I was wondering where the bloody hell this product is hiding.

[@CanielDonrad]

I've learned that spring tails are good to reduce fungus. I have considered nematodes to control fungus gnats.

[@summerrayneoakes]

Just make sure the nematodes are specific to gnats, bc they can affect other soil organisms, like springtails as well

[@melcerra2375]

Mosquito bits work really well for me. I also use it in dunk form for my rain barrel. Thanks for this video. I may try the pinguiculas as well..

[@KlaudiaGanancial]

Trying a mixture of apple cider vinegar, lemon lime soap and water, a fan and an open window to let the soil dry a bit.i also keep mixing the soil with a stick. Fungus gnats seem to hate the smell of this solution and fly right off the plant and soil. It's my second day of using this solution, lets see how that works

[@twixaphen9386]

A slice of potato on top of the pot. The starch draws out the larvae. Remove the potato and then use a barrier to prevent the adults from laying more eggs. Half an inch of sterilised river sand is sufficient to stop the breeding cycle.