Great information. But needed bullet points and times to review. So here goes 2:58 fine steel wool barrier 4:25 gnat trap vinegar solution 5:15 gnat larvae solution 5:40 gnats spray....gnats on contact..they will die. 6:00 everyday spray
For the steel wool.. Note that model #320 (8 pack) is the exact same as #310 (16 pack). Knowing this, package #310 is available from Amazon at just a few cents more.. $7.33 (#320) and $7.93 (#310), both with free Prime shipping
An inch layer of sand works well, and also looks good. The sand dries out quickly and the adults can't dig into it to lay eggs in the damp soil beneath it, and any current baby gnats can't get up through it. Just another tip.
@Jillian Maloney Interesting, it's definitely possible that the scope of the trial was limited and different circumstances could get different results. I've realized that trying to predict results in biology requires a view of the whole system, which can even be difficult in seemingly simple situations.
I tried this today on all of my plants. It seems to have worked within hours. Those gnats have been driving me nuts for weeks. They literally fly up my nose when I'm sitting on my couch because I have two floating shelves of plants above my couch. I did take the one plant outside that looked the most infested and dumped the dirt, washed out the pot with hot soapy water and replanted the plant. I gave all my plants a treatment with the peroxide and water. Thanks for this video. I'm hoping within the next week I'll be completely rid of those gnats/buggers!
@@Trulynay87 none of what she did help me get rid of the gnats in my house plants. I’m trying another method using Mosquito Bits, and putting a layer of sand around the top of the soil just like she did with the steel wool and rocks. I’m also bottom watering all my plants. I watched another lady video and I’m hoping it helps. Soaking the Mosquitoe bits in hot water in a aquarium bag ( net type of bag with a zipper on it ) for 10-20 minutes let the water cool off take the aquarium bag out of water can and pour the water in a tray big enough for each flower pot and let it sit in there for 24hrs I also poured some directly on top of one plant that too many gnats, after 24 hrs I put sand not play sand I googled what kind of sand to use in plants brought it off Amazon as well as the aquarium bags. Brought a 6pack of gnat zappers that plug into the wall outlets and finally I have some relief!!! I’ve never had gnats this bad before I repotted all my house plants and I don’t overwater them but after repotting them the gnats came I said it’s war in my house and they had to go.
The Kitchen Prescription... I get the same thing they flying up my nose ... my daughter don't believe it...tiny black ones...and bigger size ones too...!! Thanks for your post...I'm not the only one that have been through this....!!!
I have some harmless daddy long leg spiders in corners near my plants and there is a constant pile of dead gnats under them. I saw one grab a gnat this morning, they are so quick!! Love my little spider helpers!! LOL
@@JulieKhuu By the way, I put out little cups of that vinegar solution right after I watched your video and Wow! Really attracts those things. Never knew I had so many, one of the most helpful videos I've seen in a long time!!
I just brought a Peace Lily home and now all my plants have these pesky little critters flying around them as well 😤 I knew I saved this video for a reason when I started my plant journey several months ago... Thank you Julie 💚
finally some good advice 4 this issue!! the steel wool one sounds GENIUS. I used a peroxide 50 50 mix with water and flushed my 2 aglaonemas. I let them completelyyyy dry out for about 2 weeks. Now i water moderately and let the 1st two inches of soil dry out before I water again and that has worked so far and its been about a month no gnats :)
This is very helpful, especially the steel wool suggestion! I had a massive gnat problem with one of my plants and all I did was remove the top layer of soil (which is where they typically lay their eggs), sprayed it with a little bit of a water/dish soap mixture and then added some more miracle gro on top and let the soil dry out completely before watering again. It worked liked a charm!
@@JulieKhuu I use those sticky tapes too! They totally work! Also, I bought a venus fly trap and they love snacking on the gnats! Carnivorous plants are the best gnat killers!
*long overdue UPDATE* : This worked within a few days! No more annoying bugs im so happy thank you!!! 💚💚 Just got a plant from a store a week ago so im new to plant care and i just noticed some gnats flying around my plant 😭 i have it next to other plants im so worried theyll get infested too. Hopefully this works 😵
I have noticed that there is so much online about how to get rid of gnats, however, I have not seen anything about plant lights. Gnats are also attracted to light; there is a plant light that attracts the gnats, and the light intensity is of such that it burn the gnats up as they fly into it. This light is placed in close proximity to your plants and you will be surprised at the results. The light also helps to promote rapid growth of the plant. Along with good watering control, I find that this works best for me. No use of any kind of chemicals whatsoever.
Be aware steel wool rusts like crazy and disintegrates in a very short time. Instead I’d try several layers of cheese cloth, nonmetal window screen (the ones that keep out no-seeum bugs), or even coffee filters or heavy duty paper towels. Otherwise, this is a great tip that I’m using... right after I smush this annoying little fly that’s on my screen. No joke.
Ah! I love your suggestions!! Yes I did notice that with the steel wool, but I also found that it helps me to remember to change it out regularly before it disintegrates. The plus side is extra iron for the plants 😂
I know I tried it thinking she had a point but it rusted out plant die from rust or iron so back to the drawing board got to find some one that’s has done it with success.
Thank you Julie!!!! ❤ This had just started happening & I am super clean in my home. I was thinking what the hell is going on. Didn't have the steel wool readily avail but used quadruple layers of cheesecloth & some stones to anchor. Did it all, wrote it down & paused the video to jump up & do it!!!! Can't thank you enough & certain this will do the trick. Girl, you were so on time!!! ❤
Thank you so much!!! I have been struggling with infestation of ALL my indoor plants. I even repotted them with new soil without success. Your steel wool method worked like a charm!! I’ve only seen the odd one or two. I can’t thank you enough, from Melbourne Australia 🙏👏👏👏🙏
Thank you for the video, great info here as I had a gnat infestation in my Acrea palm’s soil. I did a weak soap solution w/ Dr.Bronner’s peppermint Castile soap. Ratio is 3/4 TEASPOON soap to 1 cup of warm water (only make what you will use that day). I put it in a spray bottle, shook it up and sprayed it directly on the soil. Some gnats were sitting on the rim of my plant pot so I sprayed them directly and it killed them on contact. Its recommended you spray at night and rinse off any extra solution on the leaves and stems in the am. I sprayed the soil only so if you’re spraying leaves probably best to test and see if it harms your plants before you do an all over application. I read the soap solution could cause sunburn on the leaves if left sitting on leaf surface in the sun (idk tho) so when in doubt test it 🤷🏿♂️. After googling this is a quote on a website explaining why it works “Insecticidal soap, also known as horticultural soap, works to kill soft-bodied insects by disrupting their sensitive cell membrane. Essentially, it coats and penetrates the natural protective barrier around their body, which causes them to desiccate - or dry out.” Said you can do an application every 4 - 7 days. I haven’t seen a gnat all day yet but it’s only been a day. Will report back after a bit with an update. Hope this helps.
Yeeees!! They are the bane of my existence and driving me nuts!! I'm always too afraid to let my basil dry out completely though, but I'm definitely going to try that steel wool and rocks tip! Hopefully that'll also prevent my dog from trying to eat the soil after I fertilize it with fish emulsion too lol
I used upholstery/quilt batting instead of the steel wool to cover my dirt. Then I put decorative rocks over the batting to trap the babies (Sorry). Plus, it want rust out like the steel wool and will last for years. Just a thought. Walmart, Amazon, etc.
Knats were my pet peeve last year and after some research, this was a great reactive video for when you already have these plants, but if you happen to start from seed you can take it a step further and sterilize your potting or starter mix by pouring boiling water into the soil and cover for 15 minutes then drain, and that'll kill the eggs. Then follow up with this method if needed.
The "gnat trap jar" is the best advice I've ever received! I don't have plants, but I was looking for a way to help with gnats. I live in an apartment and during the summer months, I notice more gnats, but for some reason, I would have a gnat infestation...I would see them in the bathroom, in the kitchen, when I'm watching tv at night (the tv light attracts them), when I I would eat, I always cover my food with a paper towel because the smell attracts and they come buzzin. I figured it could have been the drains, so i use drain cleaner and even garbage disposal cleaner (though i never put food waste in my garbage disposal). I contemplated getting some black outdoor latern since i saw videos that it worked but i didn't know how sanitary it would be for in-house. Last summer, someone came and did a "fog" spray technique in my apartment to get rid of the gnats, but I still saw them bit by bit later though not nearly as bad. This summer it's almost been the same thing, but i increased the number of gnat jars I have from 2 to 4. I placed a jar by my bathroom sink, by my kitchen sink, by window (notice the sunlight attracts them), and by my bananas (i had actually stopped buying bananas because of the gnats)....and THE JAR WORKS. This week alone I've seen so many new dead gnats in the jar (the bodies floating on the surface of mixture). I'm grateful that I don't have to continually be a ninja to kill them all 😀; the jar has helped so much. Thank you so much for sharing.
That’s awesome Zsaquez!! 🙌🏻 thank you for sharing your experience, I’ve used all these methods with different success rates for different types of nuisances
This was incredible! Thank you so much. I just started noticing these pesky creatures flying around my house and was wondering where they were coming from. You did one better by helping me handle the whole issue and you did it so beautifully and gracefully. I love your style! Thanks Again!
@@JulieKhuu Awwe, you're so sweet, I sent your channel if to Laura Blair, shes,a fashion influencer in London, I think you would like each other's work! I'm excited to disco er you. Thanks again.
Not sure what I have but they come nipping at my face so often I just bite back like some savage beast....I better find a solution before I start howling at the moon..
Hi Julie 🙋♀️😊 Thank you for making this video. It may be a year old but is certainly the answer to my plant problems...those gnats!!!! I am getting really annoyed by them and your video taught me many ways to get rid of them. I honestly almost wanted to throw away my plants. I am new in caring for indoor plants. I would really love to enjoy and keep them for as long as i can get rid of those gnats, for good!!! Will follow all you suggested. Big , big thanks!!!💞
As a Garden expert at Home Depot i am asked this ALOT! I knew about vinegar and soapy water but steel wool and pebbles?! Genius. I feel like some soils have dormant eggs in them and once watered..... they pop out, everywhere!
eucalyptus and/or peppermint essential oil is great for this. You can add a few drops to the water with soap and Neem essential oil. You can also rub the edges of them flower pot with the peppermint essential oil and it would repel any insect.
Thank you SOOOOO much! My first time with ANY plant pest and this is the first info I've found that addresses how to take care if these bothersome gnats! 😊
I have around 100 plants (strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce) growing aquaponically in 5 indoor vertical gardens. These gnats keep wiping me out. One second the plants are thriving, next day they're dying. I've had 2 solutions set up which are working but getting them all. Every day I hunt them down & spray them with peroxide. I've also used dish soap spray. Looks like it's time to get some steel wool and seal up all these holes the best I can. Thanks for these tips❤️
@@JulieKhuu yes, I have rust already. Being aquaponics, I ha .5 hours on 2 hours off 24/7👀. I think I've figured out a way to try the sand method. This set up I designed isn't like the others. S keeping sand around around each plant (25 plants per less than 4 sq. Ft.) might not be easy. At any rate, thanks for helping. I believe I'm 1 step closer to being rid of them Edit: Oh, I almost forgot. I'm not knowlrdgable enough to know what effects from 'mild?' rust has on plants / fish. I've heard bad, but I need all the inf I can get. Probably mostly through my own error. Thank you
I've been dealing with this issue for years and they jump from plant to plant. I finally found the solution about a year ago and I've had no gnats since. Buy "seven dust' at the hardware store and sprinkle on the top where they come up to eat. never seen a gnat since! it works.
@@JulieKhuu it's the only thing I have ever found that works and works permanently. just sprinkle the top of the soil till everything's white and leave it. When you water, just water right over the top of the white powder. Never had to do it twice just once and that was over a year ago.
@@MsJccarroll thank u soooo much i was afraid to try it because it said for outdoor use only but im omw to buy some right now these gnats are driving me crazy
@@Growgoddess369 Let me know how it works for you or if you have any questions. I only had to do it once and it's getting close to two years ago and my plants are beautiful and I've never had a gnat since. Good luck!
OMG! So grateful for these awesome tips. I thought I would have to trash a beautiful indoor plant that it was given to me as present.... I am going to bring it back inside. Thank you so much for sharing such valuable information. 🙏🏻😊
Funny that I found this because I was at the end of my rope with live plants. I now remember why I stopped having them and it's because of the stupid gnats. I'm going to try your advice. I will definitely use it because I think now more than ever we need to have plants inside of our houses.😌
This is Amazing to know. I watched 3 videos on pesty nats on plants and your video was very much helpful. I am glad I came across your video. Thank you!!
You have confirmed I’m doing somethings right. I’ve never heard of using vinegar or the steel wool. But, if you say it works, I’ll try it. I like your confidence and upbeat attitude.
Wow, what a great idea. They just keep coming back idk where they even come from. I see now the corolation between my watering and them showing up. I always knew I watered to much. I have a very successful outdoor veg garden every season. This is my first attempt at an indoor winter herb garden and they're driving me nuts. I can't wait to try this. Ty.
Thank you so much Julie❣️❣️❣️ I love plants 🌱 in my home and this issue is something my husband and I were talking about today and I came across your video and it is the answer to our question. I’m a new subscriber I can’t wait to learn more from you. Great job 🌸🌼☘️🌱🌿 ♥️
Those watering globes that you filland stick down into your soil work really well too… They feed water to the roots, and the top of the dirt never gets wet. I don’t use them all year round, but I bring those watering globes out every fall and winter when my house is full of plants. The sand on top of the soil really helps too, so does bottom watering. When you think about it, just try to water your plants however you can without getting that top layer of soil wet, and that will help with your nap problem. And never, never forget to put the dish soap in the vinegar. I have pretty little jars of vinegar sitting around all of my plants all year round. I change it out periodically. It does work amazingly well! You just can’t forget the dish soap.
I think Sébastien, my peace lily sent a bad omen on my house. I've had him about 15yrs and he had big leaves and beautiful white lilies. Well , for 3 yrs, Sébastien leaves started getting smaller and he stop giving me lilies. With a painful saddened heart, I laid Sébastien to his grave and replaced him with a new one. 💔 We, a week later, my house was infested with gnats. I don't see gnats near my plants right now, but upon researching, it had to come from the 🪴 I brought to replace Sébastien. (Peace lily are dramatic, just like me 😂). Anyways, today was the day.. I came across your video and I've sprayed the peroxide solution and did the Mason jar and plastic method. It seems to be working. This video was the best one so far.. Imma start spraying the lemon and water in the air cause to eliminate them. Either that, or imma start charging these critters for lodging 😂. Thanks for this video. I thought I'd make you and whoever reading this chuckle, cause having this problem isn't at all funny.
They love this one plant of mine. I’ve repotted in fresh uncontaminated soil and they’ve come back. I’ve used the gnat killer from the plant store and that helps. Also the rocks is good too but harder for new growth to pop up!
Thanks, I definitely needed this info. I didn’t know they were coming from my plants. I love this kind of video. This video is definitely an important o me. Need more like this.
Thanks for stopping by Janice! Gnats are the reason my friends won’t place plants inside their homes, such a travesty. But so easy to address once you know the source!
OMG..Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was wondering why these pesky tiny flies were around when I didn't even have fruit out. Wrote everything down with your great timeline. Love some of the viewers ideas also, like "sticky sticks". Just have to find them. Thanks again and looking forward to the next video...and out takes were the frosting on the cake. 😀
Perfect execution. Not missed a thing. This will also work to reduce plant pests like aphids, whiteflies etc. Pests also spend a part of their lifecycle in the soil, so the same measure will work against them. Add to it cleaning leaves with tissue soaked in that peroxide water mixture and that should get rid of pests on leaves.
Just a tip. I'm very keen on houseplants as well as outdoor ones. Indoors I have over 25 plants. Not a single gnat in the past 10 years. Today in the UK it is very hot. Even so, not a single gnat anywhere around my plants. When I started keeping houseplants I had major issue with them. It's all down to watering. Let the growing medium become almost dry, but not dry, between waterings and you will not get a single gnat. Forget sprays and traps. They are useless if you over water.
I try the fine steel wool it will decompose and turn with rust and my stones had a rust stain.Better idea for me I bought nylon thin stocking $ store cut lay on top and cover with small stones it’s work perfect
This was great as well as great timing. I’m not really good with plants but this one plant has been holding on especially once I put it outside, here in San Diego. It’s starting to get rather chilly and I want to bring the plant inside but thought about bugs. So this video was right on time, thank you! And some of the comments are helpful as well🙌🥰🙏🏾
I needed this video more than you ever know!! I have gnats around my plants and they are driving me insane!! I have been setting out water and catching them but the more I kill the more I have. I will be sending hubby shopping today! thanks
@@JulieKhuu Hi Julie, thank you for posting this. I ordered my steel wool from Amazon will be here tomorrow and I already made my mixtures and did a first spray and sit out jars of the mixture to catch the ones lingering. I hope this works I have been dealing with these things for a couple months now. Uggg!! lol
Thanks Julie for the great video. Now that were into colder weather, many still water as though it were summer. This causes gnats very quickly. I had best results using neem oil since there were gnats living in the bottom of my plant too. Neem is organic and safe around family and pets. I like the steel wool idea too!
Don't make the mistake of confusing "organic" or "natural" with SAFE. Lots of deadly toxins come from natural sources. Lots of plants that are great to grow in our homes are not safe to eat. For example, dieffenbachia is called "dumb cane" because tiny chemical bits in the plant will embed in tissues in your mouth and cause swelling, inability to talk, physical damage. It's particularly hazardous for small children and pets. If you keep it out of your mouth it's fine. Also, nearly anything in sufficient concentration can be hazardous, including neem oil. Read instructions before using any substance.
Thank you so much for this video. I have tried everything from sand, small pebbles, and peroxide. They all work with a downside, you have to water from the bottom after applying. I was tempted to try putting a cut up stocking over the dirt before adding the sand then pebbles, but steel wool will be better to use 😄👍.
Curious if the suggestions worked for you? If not try sprinkling diatomaceous dirt on top of all your plants. It works when the bugs eat it, it will kill them because it swells inside and kills them that way. I used this method and it worked the best for me. Hope one of these things works for you. I was able to purchase my diatomaceous dirt from Amazon.
Thanks a million for the fine steel wool hack. I have a jade plant I transplanted and suddenly I noticed all these fungus gnats in the soil, followed your tip and seems to have worked.
Thank you for this video. You did an A+ job on it. Direct, to the point, gave exact measurements. Thanks for not talking slow and taking forever, like some video people do. I subscribed. Excellent topic as these little buggers are a problem with indoor plants. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you so much. I am going crazy with all these gnats. I didn't know they hatched so many at one time. I am trying some of these recommendations tomorrow.
I've found that covering the top of the soil with *freshly ground* cinnamon (not the stuff you buy ready ground in a jar) kills the mould that the gnats feed on, which eliminates them altogether. Ceylon cinnamon is best for this. That's pretty much all you need.
Glad I founded this video . Those little gnats drove me nuts, they flying all over the house …. Had no idea what they are and what their name is …. I am new to keeping domestic plants , so obviously, I did overwatering. Shame on me …. Thanks for the video, now I know how to treat my infected plants . And not to overwatering my plants .
Thank you for the great tips! Question: will the steel wool rust over time and will it need to eventually be replaced? (Nvmd I read further down and saw the comment from another viewer about using cheese cloth)
You are Fantastic! I love all your tips The tips are so informative, clear and concise. I can watch you all day . Watched you half a day already. LOL. I was experiencing a gnatz invasion & wondered where they were coming from since no fruit was present. I am using these tips asap. Thanks so much.
I have been using flypaper to ascertain the number of plant flies there are in my front room - it is shocking how many there are. I have now started spraying my plants with the 1litre of water and dishsoap and will be putting up fresh flypaper in the next week or two to see if it has had any effect. If not then I am going to attempt to buy some hydrogen peroxide and then try that. I love the steel wool and pebbles idea and will attempt this as my third resort but only after replanting all my house plants if the first two methods I am going to try do not work. Love the video and thanks for the tips. I also have a tip of gently vacuuming the top layer of the soil of my houseplants. If you have a bagged vacuum cleaner make sure you only do this when your vacuum bag is nearly full so that you can discard the bag in the bin waste as you don't want those little critters sitting around in the bag reproducing!!
@@JulieKhuu After following the tips of the dishsoap spray, I then moved onto the hydrogen peroxide method and it is working. Where is my proof? Flypaper. Only 3 have appeared in the last 2 weeks in the new flypaper so I know the method is working. Thanks for the tips as I was at the point of getting rid of all my house plants but now I will be keeping them. Thank you.
I like the steel wool idea as it also likely keeps light off the soil preventing mold growth which attracts gnats as well and it likely helps keep the soil moist underneath. I've tried so many methods, tho. The BTI works pretty well but too often I get a batch that doesn't work at all. It's too expensive to keep buying especially when at times it seems I get a bunk batch. Last time I just used Sevin Spray on the soil one day and then one more time 2 days later to kill off the new fliers that emerged from the ground. No more gnats now and it didn't take a whole lot of it.
Best way to get rid of gnats in house plants: 1. Repot with new soil (even in existing pot). Throw the soil in a garbage bag and seal tightly, to dispose of eggs, larva and junior gnats in the soil. 2. Spray roots with Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap. Make sure to spray in the remaining soil on the roots. 3. Refill pot with new soil, making about 1.5 inches for room on the top of soil for sand. 4. Add a thick layer of 1.5” - 2” of sand. Pat down to keep it tightly packed. 5. Water the plant. If sand moves to expose soil, add more sand at the top. I tried everything and couldn’t get rid of gnats in my plants, until I tried this method with sand. This worked, no more gnats going on 2 months. Gnats can’t dig into tightly packed sand, nor can larvae or gnats crawl up through the sand if packed tightly.
@@JulieKhuu It’s us against the gnat!! This was the only method that seemed to eliminate these awful bugs once and for all. I hope it works for and others.
I tried your way and the only additions I did was to add plant rocks on top the sand, and then I bottom watered my plants with mosquito bit tea.. It was a huge job. I can safely say there has been a major reduction of gnats (we don't see any 😅). I also put in yellow sticky traps. Now almost two weeks later I see one of my plants bottom leaves are turning yellow and another is following suit. I tested the top soil and it was not damp.....maybe I need to water them....although it says overwatering can be a cause. Ughhhhhh who knew plant care could be so tedious. Before the gnats my plants were all growing well. Sorry I just needed to vent. Anyway if you have any experience with yellowing leaves.....almost daily please advise and thank you for the tips!
@@imagemaker8268 Great additional information!!! Much appreciated!! Do you have a humidifier? I have one near my plants and it helps with added moisture. I had to turn it off when I was in gnat destroying mode, but once they were gone, I turned it back on. You can get small humidifiers online or Bed Bath & Beyond.
@@bonjovirocks24 I do have a cool mist humidifier. I will try it and see if it works to stop the yellowing leaves. I bottom watered the plants again with mosquito bit tea to see if that would also help as it was nearing the due date. Glad that your gnats are also gone😊.
Thank you so much for this information and such great timing. I've been following Feng Shui methods and so wanted to reintroduce real plants, especially the lucky ones, but been wary of the Gnat problem. I like the idea of steel wool and ornamental pebbles on top of the soil, so it's giving me the courage to welcome some fresh plants to my home. Appreciate you always!
It took almost 2 years but I finally have joined the club. Fortunately, I have steel wool from cleaning my guitars fretboard. I never thought I'd have another use for the stuff. Hope it works I don't want to lose my plants ):
Thanks, l brought my plants in this week. Now there are small gnats and larger ones. First l watered my plants. Then l mixed peroxide & water & sprayed the dirt to kill the eggs. Then l mixed vinegar, soap & …. Brain Fog . So now l have both spray bottles…. Ready if l see any. 😊
The vinegar traps really work! I am going to try some of the other methods too. Thanks for making the video. Fist time I have seen all the possible ways to combat gnats in one place. Well done.
Great information. But needed bullet points and times to review. So here goes
2:58 fine steel wool barrier
4:25 gnat trap vinegar solution
5:15 gnat larvae solution
5:40 gnats spray....gnats on contact..they will die.
6:00 everyday spray
Thank you Leslie! Pinning your comment 🙌🏻
Do true.. straight to point
The steel wool doesn’t rust?
For the steel wool.. Note that model #320 (8 pack) is the exact same as #310 (16 pack). Knowing this, package #310 is available from Amazon at just a few cents more.. $7.33 (#320) and $7.93 (#310), both with free Prime shipping
By the time the plant will die 😄😄
One day you’re young and the next you’re spraying your plants for gnats, god bless
Yup, adulting gets the best of us 😅
😂😂😂😂 so relatable
I didn’t find this comment...this comment found me 🥲
You made me laugh
Me at 20 in my one room College Apartment right now😅
An inch layer of sand works well, and also looks good. The sand dries out quickly and the adults can't dig into it to lay eggs in the damp soil beneath it, and any current baby gnats can't get up through it. Just another tip.
Doesn’t work for me 🥲
Taking notes Bill, thank you for the insight!
@Jillian Maloney Interesting, it's definitely possible that the scope of the trial was limited and different circumstances could get different results. I've realized that trying to predict results in biology requires a view of the whole system, which can even be difficult in seemingly simple situations.
Jillian Maloney the Diatomaceous Earth comes in powder right and what specific brand you used I’m looking on amazon for it
This tip actually works a treat
I tried this today on all of my plants. It seems to have worked within hours. Those gnats have been driving me nuts for weeks. They literally fly up my nose when I'm sitting on my couch because I have two floating shelves of plants above my couch. I did take the one plant outside that looked the most infested and dumped the dirt, washed out the pot with hot soapy water and replanted the plant. I gave all my plants a treatment with the peroxide and water. Thanks for this video. I'm hoping within the next week I'll be completely rid of those gnats/buggers!
Woohoo!!! Once you get your watering system/ proportions down, they’ll be gone for good 🙌🏻🌿
I’m a year late, but they will not stop flying up my nose!!!! 👃 🤣🤣🤣
@@Trulynay87 none of what she did help me get rid of the gnats in my house plants. I’m trying another method using Mosquito Bits, and putting a layer of sand around the top of the soil just like she did with the steel wool and rocks. I’m also bottom watering all my plants. I watched another lady video and I’m hoping it helps. Soaking the Mosquitoe bits in hot water in a aquarium bag ( net type of bag with a zipper on it ) for 10-20 minutes let the water cool off take the aquarium bag out of water can and pour the water in a tray big enough for each flower pot and let it sit in there for 24hrs I also poured some directly on top of one plant that too many gnats, after 24 hrs I put sand not play sand I googled what kind of sand to use in plants brought it off Amazon as well as the aquarium bags. Brought a 6pack of gnat zappers that plug into the wall outlets and finally I have some relief!!! I’ve never had gnats this bad before I repotted all my house plants and I don’t overwater them but after repotting them the gnats came I said it’s war in my house and they had to go.
The Kitchen Prescription... I get the same thing they flying up my nose ... my daughter don't believe it...tiny black ones...and bigger size ones too...!! Thanks for your post...I'm not the only one that have been through this....!!!
@@Trulynay87 .... my nose either .... !!!... omgoodness I put a mask on and sometimes I have to sleep in the mask..😔
Nothing was working. Followed these steps exactly and worked like magic. No more gnats. THANK YOU!!!
That’s amazing 🙌🏻
I have some harmless daddy long leg spiders in corners near my plants and there is a constant pile of dead gnats under them. I saw one grab a gnat this morning, they are so quick!! Love my little spider helpers!! LOL
Yes! Me too! Harmless and helpful 👍🏻
@@JulieKhuu By the way, I put out little cups of that vinegar solution right after I watched your video and Wow! Really attracts those things. Never knew I had so many, one of the most helpful videos I've seen in a long time!!
Oh, yuck. I'm sorry but I can't stand spiders even though they do eat bugs. I'll take the gnats as they don't creep me out. Lol.
Not IN the house!!!
They are one of the few creatures that totally gross me out, I am afraid. I love spiders generally, but not the daddy long legs ones.....shudder
I love how systematic you are about murdering, trapping and destroying these guys. The lemon scented soap is a great touch.
😂 Well, when you put it that way, I’ll do anything for my plant babies!
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I just brought a Peace Lily home and now all my plants have these pesky little critters flying around them as well 😤 I knew I saved this video for a reason when I started my plant journey several months ago... Thank you Julie 💚
Thank you for watching Katrina! 🙏😊
finally some good advice 4 this issue!!
the steel wool one sounds GENIUS. I used a peroxide 50 50 mix with water and flushed my 2 aglaonemas. I let them completelyyyy dry out for about 2 weeks. Now i water moderately and let the 1st two inches of soil dry out before I water again and that has worked so far and its been about a month no gnats :)
Awesome!! So satisfying when we get our watering schedule down 🙌🏻🌿
This is very helpful, especially the steel wool suggestion! I had a massive gnat problem with one of my plants and all I did was remove the top layer of soil (which is where they typically lay their eggs), sprayed it with a little bit of a water/dish soap mixture and then added some more miracle gro on top and let the soil dry out completely before watering again. It worked liked a charm!
That’s brilliant! Thank you for watching and sharing Tina! 🙌🏻☺️
Miracle gro is what caused my gnat issues to begin with. I've been battling them for years now-
Wow, thanks for that info! DId you use the steel wool mesh at all?
I can't find that type of wool
You will find steel wool with sand paper and paint. 0000 is the tightest mesh 000 less tight and so on.
I am definitely gonna try this method, last time i tried with neem oil and my plants they died 😭
I hear pros and cons of neem oil, but have never tried it myself. Hope these work out for you!
Try with horticultural oil spray. They are indoor gardeners secrets. It works best till now for me.
In these method your plant won't die neither your gnat. They all will live happily ever after 😄😄
Dr bronners pep soap is much better
Jeff Miller just spray it around??
Those “Sticky Sticks” also help. They catch hundreds of them before they leave the pot.
I’ve never used those before but the viewers have spoken 🙌🏻
@@JulieKhuu I use those sticky tapes too! They totally work! Also, I bought a venus fly trap and they love snacking on the gnats! Carnivorous plants are the best gnat killers!
*long overdue UPDATE* : This worked within a few days! No more annoying bugs im so happy thank you!!! 💚💚
Just got a plant from a store a week ago so im new to plant care and i just noticed some gnats flying around my plant 😭 i have it next to other plants im so worried theyll get infested too. Hopefully this works 😵
Definitely get your watering system down so it’s minimal, but sufficient Jasmin 👍🏻
Just a question Jasmin. Which treatment worked for you. I’m currently in battle with these annoying pests. Thanks greatly
@@hoopybunny53 I wonder the same thing
so which method did you use?
What method was helpful for you out of several?
I have noticed that there is so much online about how to get rid of gnats, however, I have not seen anything about plant lights. Gnats are also attracted to light; there is a plant light that attracts the gnats, and the light intensity is of such that it burn the gnats up as they fly into it. This light is placed in close proximity to your plants and you will be surprised at the results. The light also helps to promote rapid growth of the plant. Along with good watering control, I find that this works best for me. No use of any kind of chemicals whatsoever.
Awesome tips! My methods are all natural as well, using household products that you probably already have in the kitchen ☺️
What's the link to these lights? I use plant lights and they do not do this. Thank you
i'd love to know the name or model of the light you speak of as well! sounds promising...
What magical light is this….my flowers are at the final stage. This is war.
My bug zapper light!!! I'll just put that near my plants for a day!!! Brilliant thank you!
I was using a blowtorch but this is much more practical
😂 cause for me, I don't have one plant in my house. This was my only choice! True story. No plants in my house. Not one.
This video needs to win an award of some kind for excellence. I am not sure what award but SOMETHING! Great job! Sharing!
Thank you for watching 🙏🏻✨
AND THIS YEAR'S AWARD FOR " HOW TO KEEP FUNGUS GNATS OUT AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM" GOES TOOOOO !! Yes I can hear it now🎉
Be aware steel wool rusts like crazy and disintegrates in a very short time. Instead I’d try several layers of cheese cloth, nonmetal window screen (the ones that keep out no-seeum bugs), or even coffee filters or heavy duty paper towels. Otherwise, this is a great tip that I’m using... right after I smush this annoying little fly that’s on my screen. No joke.
Ah! I love your suggestions!! Yes I did notice that with the steel wool, but I also found that it helps me to remember to change it out regularly before it disintegrates. The plus side is extra iron for the plants 😂
I've never heard that steel wool trick! But I like the alternatives you suggest here. Good to know!
I know I tried it thinking she had a point but it rusted out plant die from rust or iron so back to the drawing board got to find some one that’s has done it with success.
I too, considered the effects of the rusting steel wool and immediately ruled that out as an option for me. Thanks for the alternatives suggested ...
I should have read this...So true!!! That rust almost wilted a small sapling I was trying to grow.
Thank you Julie!!!! ❤ This had just started happening & I am super clean in my home. I was thinking what the hell is going on. Didn't have the steel wool readily avail but used quadruple layers of cheesecloth & some stones to anchor. Did it all, wrote it down & paused the video to jump up & do it!!!! Can't thank you enough & certain this will do the trick. Girl, you were so on time!!! ❤
Oooh great solution! Hoping it works just as well Lori! 🙌🏻🙏🏻
Me too! I'm slamming cabinet doors at midnight looking for baking soda and vinegar 😂
I’ve never heard of using steel wool for this. It’s always nice at 2am when you have what you need. Out to my garage I go!
Thank you so much!!!
I have been struggling with infestation of ALL my indoor plants. I even repotted them with new soil without success. Your steel wool method worked like a charm!! I’ve only seen the odd one or two. I can’t thank you enough, from Melbourne Australia 🙏👏👏👏🙏
Ahhhh that’s awesome Maria!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks for watching and sharing feedback 💖
Thank you for the video, great info here as I had a gnat infestation in my Acrea palm’s soil. I did a weak soap solution w/ Dr.Bronner’s peppermint Castile soap. Ratio is 3/4 TEASPOON soap to 1 cup of warm water (only make what you will use that day). I put it in a spray bottle, shook it up and sprayed it directly on the soil. Some gnats were sitting on the rim of my plant pot so I sprayed them directly and it killed them on contact.
Its recommended you spray at night and rinse off any extra solution on the leaves and stems in the am. I sprayed the soil only so if you’re spraying leaves probably best to test and see if it harms your plants before you do an all over application. I read the soap solution could cause sunburn on the leaves if left sitting on leaf surface in the sun (idk tho) so when in doubt test it 🤷🏿♂️.
After googling this is a quote on a website explaining why it works
“Insecticidal soap, also known as horticultural soap, works to kill soft-bodied insects by disrupting their sensitive cell membrane. Essentially, it coats and penetrates the natural protective barrier around their body, which causes them to desiccate - or dry out.”
Said you can do an application every 4 - 7 days. I haven’t seen a gnat all day yet but it’s only been a day. Will report back after a bit with an update.
Hope this helps.
Wow, thank you for watching and doing the research. I’ll save this information for the viewers! 🙏🏻☺️
Yeeees!! They are the bane of my existence and driving me nuts!! I'm always too afraid to let my basil dry out completely though, but I'm definitely going to try that steel wool and rocks tip! Hopefully that'll also prevent my dog from trying to eat the soil after I fertilize it with fish emulsion too lol
Yes, double whammy win-win! Hope it works out Cheryl 🤞🏻
Beginner here, this is by far the most helpful easiest and very educational I’ve seen, thank you ❤️
I’m a beginner too Karina! Just do my research and see what works and doesn’t 👍🏻
Thanks for making this video. My money plant had been gnat free for 2 weeks now!
Woohooo!!! 🙌🏻🤑
Thank you for saving me from fake plants, And I love the bloopers because they show more of your delightful personality 🌸
Thank you Brenda! I used to do those bloopers, but now that I film by myself it’s all serious business! Lol
I used upholstery/quilt batting instead of the steel wool to cover my dirt. Then I put decorative rocks over the batting to trap the babies (Sorry). Plus, it want rust out like the steel wool and will last for years. Just a thought. Walmart, Amazon, etc.
That’s brilliant Sue!! 👏🏻👍🏻
Knats were my pet peeve last year and after some research, this was a great reactive video for when you already have these plants, but if you happen to start from seed you can take it a step further and sterilize your potting or starter mix by pouring boiling water into the soil and cover for 15 minutes then drain, and that'll kill the eggs. Then follow up with this method if needed.
That’s awesome! I’ll save this tip for new pots, thank you Janelle! 🙌🏻
You can also bake the soil in 90 degree Celsius, for an hour.
Lay the soil in a large pan and cook it for an hour or so at 112F
The "gnat trap jar" is the best advice I've ever received! I don't have plants, but I was looking for a way to help with gnats. I live in an apartment and during the summer months, I notice more gnats, but for some reason, I would have a gnat infestation...I would see them in the bathroom, in the kitchen, when I'm watching tv at night (the tv light attracts them), when I I would eat, I always cover my food with a paper towel because the smell attracts and they come buzzin. I figured it could have been the drains, so i use drain cleaner and even garbage disposal cleaner (though i never put food waste in my garbage disposal). I contemplated getting some black outdoor latern since i saw videos that it worked but i didn't know how sanitary it would be for in-house. Last summer, someone came and did a "fog" spray technique in my apartment to get rid of the gnats, but I still saw them bit by bit later though not nearly as bad. This summer it's almost been the same thing, but i increased the number of gnat jars I have from 2 to 4. I placed a jar by my bathroom sink, by my kitchen sink, by window (notice the sunlight attracts them), and by my bananas (i had actually stopped buying bananas because of the gnats)....and THE JAR WORKS. This week alone I've seen so many new dead gnats in the jar (the bodies floating on the surface of mixture). I'm grateful that I don't have to continually be a ninja to kill them all 😀; the jar has helped so much. Thank you so much for sharing.
That’s awesome Zsaquez!! 🙌🏻 thank you for sharing your experience, I’ve used all these methods with different success rates for different types of nuisances
This was incredible! Thank you so much. I just started noticing these pesky creatures flying around my house and was wondering where they were coming from. You did one better by helping me handle the whole issue and you did it so beautifully and gracefully. I love your style! Thanks Again!
Thank you for watching Ajnira! Hope one of these methods work out for you! 🙌🏻
@@JulieKhuu Awwe, you're so sweet, I sent your channel if to Laura Blair, shes,a fashion influencer in London, I think you would like each other's work! I'm excited to disco er you. Thanks again.
Finally, a reprieve to those nasty gnats...loving your video. Now I can regrow my plants indoors...thank you for great information!!
Yes! I felt the same way when I figured out multiple methods to combat the infestation 🙌🏻 Thank you for watching Wanda!
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Not sure what I have but they come nipping at my face so often I just bite back like some savage beast....I better find a solution before I start howling at the moon..
If you are overwatering your plants, I would cut back between sessions and see how it goes 👍🏻
Gentleman's Edge 😂😆
Yeah! Why do they always come straight at the face?
It’s MY plant bro, get your own!
@@squirrelguirrel7010 Haha...I would have to agree with you...!
@@squirrelguirrel7010 I agree...maybe we should start putting up signs that read "my dibbs".
My favorite part was the chopstick recommendation! So casual.
Hi Julie 🙋♀️😊
Thank you for making this video. It may be a year old but is certainly the answer to my plant problems...those gnats!!!! I am getting really annoyed by them and your video taught me many ways to get rid of them. I honestly almost wanted to throw away my plants. I am new in caring for indoor plants. I would really love to enjoy and keep them for as long as i can get rid of those gnats, for good!!! Will follow all you suggested.
Big , big thanks!!!💞
Definitely monitor your watering first Minnie! 👍🏻
As a Garden expert at Home Depot i am asked this ALOT! I knew about vinegar and soapy water but steel wool and pebbles?! Genius. I feel like some soils have dormant eggs in them and once watered..... they pop out, everywhere!
Thank you for watching Granny! Hope it works for you!
My parents found a fertilizer with oranges in it and they got rid of gnats.. they also put black sand on top of pots. Perfect 😊😊
It’s that citrus scent I tell ya! Awesome tips, thank you for watching and sharing Michaela 🙏🏻☺️
I have been looking for information like this! Thank you for not just saying how to get rid of- but how to keep them out as well! Thanks!
Hope these work out for you Jennifer!
eucalyptus and/or peppermint essential oil is great for this. You can add a few drops to the water with soap and Neem essential oil. You can also rub the edges of them flower pot with the peppermint essential oil and it would repel any insect.
Brilliant! Thank you for the tips Natalia! 🙌🏻
This failed for me sadly
I just started to grow plants indoors. Thank you for these fantastic tips!
Thank you for watching Julia! 🌿
Thank you SOOOOO much! My first time with ANY plant pest and this is the first info I've found that addresses how to take care if these bothersome gnats! 😊
Hope these work out for you KerriLyn! 🙌🏻
I have around 100 plants (strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce) growing aquaponically in 5 indoor vertical gardens. These gnats keep wiping me out. One second the plants are thriving, next day they're dying. I've had 2 solutions set up which are working but getting them all.
Every day I hunt them down & spray them with peroxide. I've also used dish soap spray.
Looks like it's time to get some steel wool and seal up all these holes the best I can.
Thanks for these tips❤️
Remember to change out the steel wool at the first signs of rust Andy! Those little packages last a loooong time. Good luck!
@@JulieKhuu yes, I have rust already. Being aquaponics, I ha .5 hours on 2 hours off 24/7👀.
I think I've figured out a way to try the sand method. This set up I designed isn't like the others. S keeping sand around around each plant (25 plants per less than 4 sq. Ft.) might not be easy.
At any rate, thanks for helping. I believe I'm 1 step closer to being rid of them
Edit: Oh, I almost forgot. I'm not knowlrdgable enough to know what effects from 'mild?' rust has on plants / fish. I've heard bad, but I need all the inf I can get. Probably mostly through my own error. Thank you
This is so incredibly helpful. This is honestly one of the most practically helpful video I've ever watched. Well done.
Thank you for watching Le 🙏🏻☺️
You are a God send! I was trying to figure why I had them and now I know what to do. Thank you!!
Awesome! Let me know how it goes Mara!
I've been dealing with this issue for years and they jump from plant to plant. I finally found the solution about a year ago and I've had no gnats since. Buy "seven dust' at the hardware store and sprinkle on the top where they come up to eat. never seen a gnat since!
it works.
Whoa, awesome tip! Need to save this! 🙌🏻
@@JulieKhuu
it's the only thing I have ever found that works and works permanently. just sprinkle the top of the soil till everything's white and leave it. When you water, just water right over the top of the white powder. Never had to do it twice just once and that was over a year ago.
@@MsJccarroll thank u soooo much i was afraid to try it because it said for outdoor use only but im omw to buy some right now these gnats are driving me crazy
@@Growgoddess369
Let me know how it works for you or if you have any questions. I only had to do it once and it's getting close to two years ago and my plants are beautiful and I've never had a gnat since. Good luck!
@@MsJccarroll Thank u soooo much I havent seen Anymore 🥳
OMG! So grateful for these awesome tips. I thought I would have to trash a beautiful indoor plant that it was given to me as present.... I am going to bring it back inside. Thank you so much for sharing such valuable information. 🙏🏻😊
Hope these worked out for you love! 💕
Finally a video on this subject that I have some confidence in. TY
Gnats also breed in miracle gro potting soil.
Sure I love the MG fertilizer.
The soil however is a no.
Oh interesting! I didn’t know that 👍🏻
Yes they do. Thats when the problem started after I repotted 2 plants in miracle gro soil.
I just recently found that out. I will never use it again.
Funny that I found this because I was at the end of my rope with live plants. I now remember why I stopped having them and it's because of the stupid gnats. I'm going to try your advice. I will definitely use it because I think now more than ever we need to have plants inside of our houses.😌
Yes, get your watering down (less of it) and enjoy your living jungalow again T! 🌿
This is Amazing to know. I watched 3 videos on pesty nats on plants and your video was very much helpful. I am glad I came across your video. Thank you!!
Thank you for watching Berlinda! I hope these methods work for you 🙌🏻
You have confirmed I’m doing somethings right. I’ve never heard of using vinegar or the steel wool. But, if you say it works, I’ll try it. I like your confidence and upbeat attitude.
Thank you for watching Donna. Some work better than others for your condition, let me know how it goes 👍🏻
Wow, what a great idea. They just keep coming back idk where they even come from. I see now the corolation between my watering and them showing up. I always knew I watered to much. I have a very successful outdoor veg garden every season. This is my first attempt at an indoor winter herb garden and they're driving me nuts. I can't wait to try this. Ty.
Cut back week by week until you get it down 👍🏻
@@JulieKhuu Oh cool, I love when the author acknowledges comments. Thank you for the advice.
Thank you so much Julie❣️❣️❣️ I love plants 🌱 in my home and this issue is something my husband and I were talking about today and I came across your video and it is the answer to our question. I’m a new subscriber I can’t wait to learn more from you. Great job 🌸🌼☘️🌱🌿 ♥️
Thank you for the feedback Paula! Please let me know if there’s any other plant/ design vids you’d like to see!
I just tried spraying the gnats with the dishwashing liquid/ water mix and it works!!!! #gotemmidair ❤️
Yes! They’re weak fliers so the suds will get em! 🙌🏻
Does it have to be lemon tho? I only have dawn
Those watering globes that you filland stick down into your soil work really well too… They feed water to the roots, and the top of the dirt never gets wet. I don’t use them all year round, but I bring those watering globes out every fall and winter when my house is full of plants. The sand on top of the soil really helps too, so does bottom watering. When you think about it, just try to water your plants however you can without getting that top layer of soil wet, and that will help with your nap problem. And never, never forget to put the dish soap in the vinegar. I have pretty little jars of vinegar sitting around all of my plants all year round. I change it out periodically. It does work amazingly well! You just can’t forget the dish soap.
Watering from below, that’s brilliant and makes total sense 👍🏻 Thank you for watching and the tips Ava! 🙏🏻
I think Sébastien, my peace lily sent a bad omen on my house. I've had him about 15yrs and he had big leaves and beautiful white lilies. Well , for 3 yrs, Sébastien leaves started getting smaller and he stop giving me lilies. With a painful saddened heart, I laid Sébastien to his grave and replaced him with a new one. 💔 We, a week later, my house was infested with gnats. I don't see gnats near my plants right now, but upon researching, it had to come from the 🪴 I brought to replace Sébastien. (Peace lily are dramatic, just like me 😂). Anyways, today was the day.. I came across your video and I've sprayed the peroxide solution and did the Mason jar and plastic method. It seems to be working. This video was the best one so far.. Imma start spraying the lemon and water in the air cause to eliminate them. Either that, or imma start charging these critters for lodging 😂. Thanks for this video. I thought I'd make you and whoever reading this chuckle, cause having this problem isn't at all funny.
Im a soil scientist and I did a video on this but it’s a soil issue and your best bet is actually using predatory nematodes.
You’re awesome, thank you for watching and the feedback 🙏🏻☺️
They love this one plant of mine. I’ve repotted in fresh uncontaminated soil and they’ve come back. I’ve used the gnat killer from the plant store and that helps. Also the rocks is good too but harder for new growth to pop up!
So glad you figured out a solution that works Edward 🙌🏻
Thanks, I definitely needed this info. I didn’t know they were coming from my plants. I love this kind of video. This video is definitely an important o me. Need more like this.
Thanks for stopping by Janice! Gnats are the reason my friends won’t place plants inside their homes, such a travesty. But so easy to address once you know the source!
OMG..Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was wondering why these pesky tiny flies were around when I didn't even have fruit out. Wrote everything down with your great timeline. Love some of the viewers ideas also, like "sticky sticks". Just have to find them. Thanks again and looking forward to the next video...and out takes were the frosting on the cake. 😀
And cinnamon for plants that you consume gardengirl! I love the viewers and their comments, they always come through 👍🏻☺️
Perfect execution. Not missed a thing. This will also work to reduce plant pests like aphids, whiteflies etc. Pests also spend a part of their lifecycle in the soil, so the same measure will work against them. Add to it cleaning leaves with tissue soaked in that peroxide water mixture and that should get rid of pests on leaves.
Awesome tip for the leaves! I’ll try that! Thank you for watching Lucky! 🙏🏻☺️
Just a tip. I'm very keen on houseplants as well as outdoor ones. Indoors I have over 25 plants. Not a single gnat in the past 10 years. Today in the UK it is very hot. Even so, not a single gnat anywhere around my plants. When I started keeping houseplants I had major issue with them. It's all down to watering. Let the growing medium become almost dry, but not dry, between waterings and you will not get a single gnat. Forget sprays and traps. They are useless if you over water.
Yes, understanding how much you water is crucial to keeping them under control D 🙌🏻
This video has everything for getting rid of fruit flies, thank you so much for making such a detailed and helpful video :)
Thank you for watching Marianne 🙏🏻✨
I try the fine steel wool it will decompose and turn with rust and my stones had a rust stain.Better idea for me I bought nylon thin stocking $ store cut lay on top and cover with small stones it’s work perfect
Love this idea too! Thank you for watching Emilia 🙏🏻☺️
This was great as well as great timing. I’m not really good with plants but this one plant has been holding on especially once I put it outside, here in San Diego. It’s starting to get rather chilly and I want to bring the plant inside but thought about bugs. So this video was right on time, thank you! And some of the comments are helpful as well🙌🥰🙏🏾
Boil water to water it when you bring it back indoors Tracy. That will kill any new infestations when it was outside.
As far as great weather all year around,San Diego is the place to live,but its just so very expensive to live out there... (New Jersey)
Thanks helped alot, finally found a use for that steel wool I had sitting in the shed for the last 10 years
Awesome! Knew it would come in handy one day Simon 🙌🏻
I needed this video more than you ever know!! I have gnats around my plants and they are driving me insane!! I have been setting out water and catching them but the more I kill the more I have. I will be sending hubby shopping today! thanks
Thank you for watching Becca! You got this 🙌🏻
@@JulieKhuu Hi Julie, thank you for posting this. I ordered my steel wool from Amazon will be here tomorrow and I already made my mixtures and did a first spray and sit out jars of the mixture to catch the ones lingering. I hope this works I have been dealing with these things for a couple months now. Uggg!! lol
Now I know where these darn knats are coming from thanks a bunch now I have tools to combat this knat problem.🦋
Yes 🙌🏻 Hope you get it under control
This was one of the best pest 101ers for houseplanters. ❤
Thank you for watching Fern! 🙏🏻☺️
Thanks Julie for the great video. Now that were into colder weather, many still water as though it were summer. This causes gnats very quickly. I had best results using neem oil since there were gnats living in the bottom of my plant too. Neem is organic and safe around family and pets. I like the steel wool idea too!
I’ve heard that about neem oil, but have yet to try! Thank you for watching and the tips Vernelle 👍🏻
Don't make the mistake of confusing "organic" or "natural" with SAFE. Lots of deadly toxins come from natural sources. Lots of plants that are great to grow in our homes are not safe to eat. For example, dieffenbachia is called "dumb cane" because tiny chemical bits in the plant will embed in tissues in your mouth and cause swelling, inability to talk, physical damage. It's particularly hazardous for small children and pets. If you keep it out of your mouth it's fine. Also, nearly anything in sufficient concentration can be hazardous, including neem oil. Read instructions before using any substance.
This is legit the ONLY thing that has ever worked. Thank you!!!!!
That’s awesome! Thank you for watching Miss! 🙏🏻☺️
Thank you Julie.I had this problem with my household plants now it is a history
Woohoo!! That’s the best feeling 👏🏻
Thanks so much Julie! I was near giving up on indoor plants.
You got this Bedina! Don’t give up, they have so much love to give 🪴
Thank you so much for this video. I have tried everything from sand, small pebbles, and peroxide. They all work with a downside, you have to water from the bottom after applying. I was tempted to try putting a cut up stocking over the dirt before adding the sand then pebbles, but steel wool will be better to use 😄👍.
That stocking idea sounds like a cool solution too Qiu! Hope it works out for you! 🙏🏻
Brilliant vid, the gnats have been driving my nuts, keen to try these, thankyou
Getting a handle on your watering comes first 👍🏻🙌🏻
Curious if the suggestions worked for you? If not try sprinkling diatomaceous dirt on top of all your plants. It works when the bugs eat it, it will kill them because it swells inside and kills them that way. I used this method and it worked the best for me. Hope one of these things works for you. I was able to purchase my diatomaceous dirt from Amazon.
Every time I have a problem or question you have a video that pops up! I love all your videos!
Yay! So glad you can use these tips Quisha 👍🏻☺️
Thanks a million for the fine steel wool hack. I have a jade plant I transplanted and suddenly I noticed all these fungus gnats in the soil, followed your tip and seems to have worked.
That’s awesome Lori! 🙌🏻
Thank you for this video. You did an A+ job on it. Direct, to the point, gave exact measurements. Thanks for not talking slow and taking forever, like some video people do. I subscribed. Excellent topic as these little buggers are a problem with indoor plants. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you for watching and the feedback Bolingo! 🙏🏻☺️ I love my plants too much to let those pesky gnats take over!
Omg Julie! You are the best! I need a solution to this problem at my house so bad!!!
Mine was too until I realized I was overwatering my plants! 🤦🏼♀️
I’ve never heard of the steel wool approach. I like it. Does it rust?
good question
Yes, it does rust. The idea is that you get a handle on the gnats and replace the steel wool until they’re gone.
Water from the bottom if possible. It’ll prob help avoid that
Thank you so much. I am going crazy with all these gnats. I didn't know they hatched so many at one time. I am trying some of these recommendations tomorrow.
Thank you for watching Pebbles 🙏🏻☺️
I've found that covering the top of the soil with *freshly ground* cinnamon (not the stuff you buy ready ground in a jar) kills the mould that the gnats feed on, which eliminates them altogether. Ceylon cinnamon is best for this. That's pretty much all you need.
Omg thank you for this!! I’ll test it out for research 🙌
Thank you...thank you! I've always wanted real plants in my home, but I was always hesitant because of the gnats.
I feel you! I was the same way too before, but now I’ve upped my plant game 👊🏻
Excellent! Fantastic video for this time of year when those pesky knats seem to hang around!
They’re here year round Robert! Now you can get rid of them for good 🙌🏻
I'll try - this will be one of many - see what happens
I’m sure you have the ingredients right in your kitchen 👍🏻
The Muzz did it work?
I’ve tried many things so far and nothing has worked.
Glad I founded this video . Those little gnats drove me nuts, they flying all over the house …. Had no idea what they are and what their name is …. I am new to keeping domestic plants , so obviously, I did overwatering. Shame on me …. Thanks for the video, now I know how to treat my infected plants . And not to overwatering my plants .
Let me know what works for you! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻😊
I can't wait to try all of this. The steel wool surprised me. I'd have never thought of that. Thank you!
It does rust, so replace it at the first signs Renee 👍🏻
Thank you for the great tips! Question: will the steel wool rust over time and will it need to eventually be replaced? (Nvmd I read further down and saw the comment from another viewer about using cheese cloth)
Yes it will rust if left too long. The idea is to keep it there until the gnats die out. Shouldn’t take longer than 7-10 days
Started to rust ASAP. 😥
Especially if combined with H2O2 as it is a strong oxidizer .. but overall I think the tips are great and can't wait to try.
You are Fantastic! I love all your tips The tips are so informative, clear and concise. I can watch you all day . Watched you half a day already. LOL.
I was experiencing a gnatz invasion & wondered where they were coming from since no fruit was present. I am using these tips asap. Thanks so much.
Awesome! Thank you so much for the support 💗
This was a great video! I found everything I am needing! Thank you!!
I have been using flypaper to ascertain the number of plant flies there are in my front room - it is shocking how many there are. I have now started spraying my plants with the 1litre of water and dishsoap and will be putting up fresh flypaper in the next week or two to see if it has had any effect. If not then I am going to attempt to buy some hydrogen peroxide and then try that. I love the steel wool and pebbles idea and will attempt this as my third resort but only after replanting all my house plants if the first two methods I am going to try do not work. Love the video and thanks for the tips.
I also have a tip of gently vacuuming the top layer of the soil of my houseplants. If you have a bagged vacuum cleaner make sure you only do this when your vacuum bag is nearly full so that you can discard the bag in the bin waste as you don't want those little critters sitting around in the bag reproducing!!
I love that vacuum idea! Will try it out, thank you for watching and the tip 🙌🏻
@@JulieKhuu After following the tips of the dishsoap spray, I then moved onto the hydrogen peroxide method and it is working. Where is my proof? Flypaper. Only 3 have appeared in the last 2 weeks in the new flypaper so I know the method is working. Thanks for the tips as I was at the point of getting rid of all my house plants but now I will be keeping them. Thank you.
I like the steel wool idea as it also likely keeps light off the soil preventing mold growth which attracts gnats as well and it likely helps keep the soil moist underneath.
I've tried so many methods, tho. The BTI works pretty well but too often I get a batch that doesn't work at all. It's too expensive to keep buying especially when at times it seems I get a bunk batch. Last time I just used Sevin Spray on the soil one day and then one more time 2 days later to kill off the new fliers that emerged from the ground. No more gnats now and it didn't take a whole lot of it.
That’s awesome! I’ll have to save this tip 👍🏻
Mold doesn’t need light to grow.
Awesome tips!! Gathering as Much ideas as possible for my new home. “Spray when you see any movement! “ 😹😹
Yes! They’re tiny little things! 😆
How can you tell if your plants need watering if the soil is covered with steel wool and rocks?
You lift up a portion and stick your finger in (or a moisture meter)
Sorry can’t resist it- That’s what she said! 😂
Best way to get rid of gnats in house plants:
1. Repot with new soil (even in existing pot). Throw the soil in a garbage bag and seal tightly, to dispose of eggs, larva and junior gnats in the soil.
2. Spray roots with Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap. Make sure to spray in the remaining soil on the roots.
3. Refill pot with new soil, making about 1.5 inches for room on the top of soil for sand.
4. Add a thick layer of 1.5” - 2” of sand. Pat down to keep it tightly packed.
5. Water the plant. If sand moves to expose soil, add more sand at the top.
I tried everything and couldn’t get rid of gnats in my plants, until I tried this method with sand. This worked, no more gnats going on 2 months. Gnats can’t dig into tightly packed sand, nor can larvae or gnats crawl up through the sand if packed tightly.
Gotta try this next time, thank you! 🙏🏻
@@JulieKhuu It’s us against the gnat!! This was the only method that seemed to eliminate these awful bugs once and for all. I hope it works for and others.
I tried your way and the only additions I did was to add plant rocks on top the sand, and then I bottom watered my plants with mosquito bit tea.. It was a huge job. I can safely say there has been a major reduction of gnats (we don't see any 😅). I also put in yellow sticky traps. Now almost two weeks later I see one of my plants bottom leaves are turning yellow and another is following suit. I tested the top soil and it was not damp.....maybe I need to water them....although it says overwatering can be a cause. Ughhhhhh who knew plant care could be so tedious. Before the gnats my plants were all growing well. Sorry I just needed to vent. Anyway if you have any experience with yellowing leaves.....almost daily please advise and thank you for the tips!
@@imagemaker8268 Great additional information!!! Much appreciated!! Do you have a humidifier? I have one near my plants and it helps with added moisture. I had to turn it off when I was in gnat destroying mode, but once they were gone, I turned it back on. You can get small humidifiers online or Bed Bath & Beyond.
@@bonjovirocks24 I do have a cool mist humidifier. I will try it and see if it works to stop the yellowing leaves. I bottom watered the plants again with mosquito bit tea to see if that would also help as it was nearing the due date. Glad that your gnats are also gone😊.
Thank you so much for this information and such great timing. I've been following Feng Shui methods and so wanted to reintroduce real plants, especially the lucky ones, but been wary of the Gnat problem. I like the idea of steel wool and ornamental pebbles on top of the soil, so it's giving me the courage to welcome some fresh plants to my home. Appreciate you always!
Let me know how it goes Martine! ☺️
It took almost 2 years but I finally have joined the club. Fortunately, I have steel wool from cleaning my guitars fretboard. I never thought I'd have another use for the stuff. Hope it works I don't want to lose my plants ):
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
The mesh, that’s new! All great tips! Thank you
Thank you for watching Belinda! ☺️🙏🏻
Ha I thought this was a personal problem. Thanks
We’ve all been there! 😬
You’ll always be my ultimate celebrity crush! 😍🥰😘❤️✌🏾
Thank you for watching 🙏😊
Thanks, l brought my plants in this week. Now there are small gnats and larger ones. First l watered my plants. Then l mixed peroxide & water & sprayed the dirt to kill the eggs. Then l mixed vinegar, soap & …. Brain Fog . So now l have both spray bottles…. Ready if l see any. 😊
Spray bottles are on standby 🙌🏻 But remember that the soil needs to dry out first to truly rid of the nuisance Cynthia 👍🏻
The vinegar traps really work! I am going to try some of the other methods too. Thanks for making the video. Fist time I have seen all the possible ways to combat gnats in one place. Well done.
Thank you for watching Kimberly 🙏🏻☺️