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Okay I’ve treated my plants multiple times and isolated the new ones, but I still have a gnat problem… what can I do to get rid of them I am desperate.. is it worth getting a butterworts plants ???
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Anonymous 3w

When I had a gnat problem the only thing that got rid of them was completely changing out all their soil and getting bug traps 😭 but there might be an easier way

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Anonymous 3w

If you have leaf shine, spray it on the soil. It’s like 75/25, but we it’s what we do at work lol

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Anonymous 3w

Stop treating, get a soil that drains better (aka not miracle grow), and only water once the soil is dry ~1/3 of the way down or ~3 inches down if the pot is over 6-8 inches wide.

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Anonymous 3w

Is it nuts, or aphids? If it's a fit then you look for ants taking care of the eggs and you kill the ants

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Anonymous 3w

Have you tried cinnamon on top of the soil

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Anonymous 2w

Diatomaceous earth. They make pet safe kind if you have pets

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Anonymous 2w

Be careful w diatomaceous earth. Wear a mask and don’t leave it out where you breathe. Gave me sinus ulcers.

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Anonymous 2w

You guys suck

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 3w

I haven’t does it seem to work

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 3w

Fungus gnats LOVE wet soil and are often a sign of overwatering, which has nothing to do how often you water and has everything to do with how long the soil is wet for.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

It worked for me. Along with adding sand to my soil so it doesn’t hold water as long

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 3w

gnats. not nuts. stupid voice dictation. lol

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 2w

It essentially shreds them apart

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