Houseplant 101: How to Control and Eradicate Fungus Gnats

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

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5 жыл бұрын

The #1 plant pest that I get asked about all the time is not really a plant pest at all, but more of a nuisance...it's the dreaded fungus gnat. That little black fly that tends to buzz lazily around your plant pots and around your eyes and nose holes (and often mistaken for a fruit fly).
Everyone who has emailed me or messaged me about this Dipteran has expressed their contempt for this little fly, which wants nothing more than to lay its eggs in some damp, organic soil so that its larvae can eat the fungus there.
In this episode, I'll go over ways to prevent fungus gnats and six strategies for managing or eliminating them completely.
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@ryzb2790 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ritaroggs 3 жыл бұрын

cool!!!

@plantgurugangsta7299 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@mastershefu1221 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ScarletCarousel 3 жыл бұрын

Brutal 😂😂

@florenckaf 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rhysgreen5115 5 жыл бұрын

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

@kemac3331 3 жыл бұрын

😆😆 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 😆

@sharyn4271 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@willbennett3520 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@user-mb9wr5ne1t 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@rdarrett3635 5 жыл бұрын

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

@sdqsdq6274 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jackiegoodrich1351 25 күн бұрын

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 😊

@miahan8988 4 жыл бұрын

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! ❤️

@escapism2to1 5 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

do this ^

@Tatchudorf 5 жыл бұрын

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

@marjoriescott5210 2 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@masterroshi6983 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Account-pq1it 5 жыл бұрын

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

@btdarterschannel112 5 жыл бұрын

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

@MrMyKidd 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@emilyhawley774 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@Zaryn10 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@olisal8566 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@lyledeyounges1276 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@FreeRangeDiva 5 жыл бұрын

@@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 5 жыл бұрын

@@FreeRangeDiva QUEEN thank you

@giorgethomas 5 жыл бұрын

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

@summerrayneoakes 5 жыл бұрын

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

@mitchmajor9956 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@charlingcj 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@uncleknife9887 4 жыл бұрын

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! 🌳🌲🌴🌱🚿

@whitneyhemphill464 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bologniusGIR 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@benooichungping5829 3 жыл бұрын

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

@_MSD75_ 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@pippadeedoodaah837 5 жыл бұрын

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

@otdev7803 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

@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.

@quietlyoutspoken420 5 жыл бұрын

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

@heatedbass 5 жыл бұрын

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 ☺☺

@ekg6363 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@flederfox 4 жыл бұрын

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!!

@esmeet1 5 жыл бұрын

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

@MarineThePlantMachine 3 жыл бұрын

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

@cuddlebearily 5 жыл бұрын

You’re a LIFE SAVER! Thank you for this video!! 👍

@ryantedeschi418 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@maryoesterborg9397 4 жыл бұрын

I really liked your presentation because you covered so much.

@gabymestas4030 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@JackieEco 8 ай бұрын

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.💚😻

@cbasallie 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sallyhenry1716 5 жыл бұрын

Great info Summer! Have the bits and sticky trap luv them...I’m going to check out the bugs and plant too! Thanks👍🏼

@_KeneYah 4 жыл бұрын

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

@marchm-p9485 Жыл бұрын

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

@petercardona1559 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@urmum6887 5 жыл бұрын

Dude I love your videos sooo much I'm 16 and I think I have about 100 plants in my bedroom (can't put them in the rest of the house because my parents lol) but totally gonna use your recommendations!!! Love you and your very helpful when it comes to tips!

@dianacohen2871 5 жыл бұрын

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

@neynahnehnah1485 3 жыл бұрын

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! ❤

@EnchantedwithPoodles 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and interesting video, thank you!

@angelajang8398 5 жыл бұрын

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

@BottledSacha 3 жыл бұрын

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

@SharonH11100 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@spankses 4 жыл бұрын

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

@travisblasco Ай бұрын

One of the best most informative videos thanks

@lovepeacelocks 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

I will try this. I’ve seen the sand

@shiningstar1869 5 жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough for this video!

@sabriamrani9186 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I was having this problem in my geckos vivarium and there was so little info that I could find.

@mysticshining 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@ElonZuckerberg911 2 жыл бұрын

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

@melcerra2375 5 жыл бұрын

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..

@breannaspinn3220 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@goddess131 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for this well done video.

@lavenderm2487 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Sumner 😊 Thank you so much for this amazing informative video! I love your shirt by the way, Where did you get it ? 🌿🌿🌿

@barbll000 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@MarigoldsintheGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your excellent, informative video.

@Lotsofcolour 5 жыл бұрын

I love your shirt so much!!

@-Emz- Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! From Australia 🇦🇺

@FuriedHearts 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ms2cents 5 жыл бұрын

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

@hollyhasegawa6095 5 жыл бұрын

Great video with a lot of useful information, I would really like to find that plant, I just really hate fungus gnats, and I have to say as long as I don't over water and create the environment they love my gnat problem is pretty minimal, but I still have a few which I really want to eliminate. And I think I will use at least three of the solutions, I have those lovely yellow sticky traps, and although they aren't the best looking they work pretty darn good, but that plant looks to be amazing. Thank you for this video it was so helpful in giving me more ammo against these annoying little things.

@camerondavis8434 3 жыл бұрын

Summer, thank you.

@vmaloy9030 4 жыл бұрын

thank you SO much for this video!!

@Rebelliousrefinement 5 жыл бұрын

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

@melissaaguiar8248 5 жыл бұрын

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

@justkidding7523 5 жыл бұрын

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

@lateshiaanne 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your top? I love it! Also, great tips!

@FTKA410 3 жыл бұрын

Saved my apartment with your advice. Thanks!

@anouksurmenian4257 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheLadyBugg8 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mounag8518 3 жыл бұрын

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

@terrymd3293 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Yogaplantgirl 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TheLenou31 5 жыл бұрын

How do you use the neem oil?

@marilu2973 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@starseed28 5 жыл бұрын

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

@callababy1815 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you

@e.c.8951 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@brigidagee9572 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful!!

@natashakneale7432 5 жыл бұрын

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

@summerrayneoakes 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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 :(

@zdeeloo6985 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@hpeteacher9445 5 жыл бұрын

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 😎

@HerbandRoots 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@kirk-8331 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much from Oz :)

@harrietgate 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@audioblahblah 4 жыл бұрын

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

@aneliz15 4 жыл бұрын

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. 😑

@patriciasmith9039 3 жыл бұрын

Great video ...also, love the shirt...

@Rainsley63 2 жыл бұрын

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

@marieh97 2 жыл бұрын

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

@karenb136 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rebeccadart5609 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Rebecca Dart excellent advice!!!

@itsfern2103 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for looking into the Australia version... I was hoping we had something. I only hope I can find some in W.A

@marieh97 2 жыл бұрын

Hi @Its Fern, any luck on finding and using the Yates Dipel? 😁

@veganbyday3771 5 жыл бұрын

Summer, can you make a video about the best plant stores in Manhattan? I would love that! Thanks!

@golfchicknyc1 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing!! 🙏🏼

@meikahidenori Жыл бұрын

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

@JeanLouiseManalo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such an informational video, Summer! I’ve been following your posts and recently signed up for the Houseplant Masterclass. Great experience so far. I tried Mosquito Bits from when you first recommended it. I think it helped but I did get mold on the cork, as others have mentioned here. I then just used water soaked in the BTI, which seemed to help also. My main challenge now is that my most infested plants are two sansevieria plants and one ZZ. I don’t water them as often given their needs and they are in moderate light so they don’t try out quickly. Does it make sense to keep watering them with BTI water more often than I normally water? Or should I just let them fully dry (which would be less often than instructed watering from Mosquito Bits). Or should I report them altogether? Thanks for the advice!!

@alex0589 5 жыл бұрын

What better with breakfast than a video from Summer Ra-wait what no wait no but that explains what those flies were... i think they just went away but im liking this, just in case i need to find it quickly in time of crisis.

@debojyotis 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@marietrince2730 5 жыл бұрын

Thank 's summer

@gigglechainaffect874 4 жыл бұрын

Informative video! Thank you! By the way, what is that purple plant on your desk? It's gorgeous!

@francineh.7825 5 жыл бұрын

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

@CC-lq3ie 5 жыл бұрын

Francine H. yep lol

@breeherenow 3 жыл бұрын

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 :(