Hey everyone! I'm struggling with a serious fungus gnat infestation at my home in Florida. These little pests are swarming both indoors and outdoors, especially in the soil of my potted palm tree, tomatoes, herbs, and lavender. I've already tried some non-toxic remedies like garlic, basil, and cinnamon-infused water, but they haven't really made a difference after a week. I also attempted to let the soil dry out for three days, but I'm worried about my plants if I keep that up. I'm looking for effective solutions that won't make my fruits and herbs toxic, since I still want to consume them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 😭
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I mix diatomaceous earth into the soil, use neem oil spray, and place sticky traps around. It's hard to fully eliminate them, but this combo keeps it manageable so they aren't buzzing around during dinner. I tried using mint plants, but they didn’t help with the gnats at all, though they did keep mosquitoes away!