I really need help with my house plants. I keep dealing with fungus gnats no matter what I do! I've taken the plants outside, rinsed their roots, and repotted them with fresh soil. I've even tried bug sprays, though I'm not a fan of using chemicals. I rarely water them, and I've added sand on top of the pots to deter them. Yet, the gnats keep coming back. I've searched online, but I mostly see product suggestions from the US. I'm located in the UK—what solutions have you all tried?
3 Answers
I used mosquito bits on top of the soil, plus I bought a moisture meter to avoid overwatering. That combo cleared them up for me!
I found that bottom watering really helps! I place my pots in a sink or tray of water to let them soak up from the bottom. This keeps the topsoil dry, which makes it harder for the gnats to breed.
I always do that too! Guess I forgot to mention it as well; it really does work!
What worked wonders for me was cutting back on how much I watered and always watering from the bottom. I also prevent gnats from entering through drainage holes by putting my pots inside a larger pot—make sure they fit tightly so no gnat can sneak in!
I've been doing all those things too! Seriously, these gnats are driving me crazy!
What exactly are mosquito bits? I’ve never heard of them before.