Plant Pests: Fungus Gnats & Root (Soil) Mealybugs & How to Control Them / Joy Us Garden

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  • @m.s.g1890
    @m.s.g1890 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    About 14:33 if you’re looking for the precious mealy bug info - Yes, I found it!! If it’s the gnats you’re interested in, you can look yourself - and good luck!

  • @QuzieSuzieQ
    @QuzieSuzieQ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I avoid bringing them in by boiling water and sterilizing any soil that comes in my house. I remove all soil from new plants and repot as soon as I bring them home. I rarely have issues with them after I started doing this.

    • @laurabaker9209
      @laurabaker9209 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Nell, thanks for the helpful info. Just wondering if this drench is okay for my succulents? Thank you!

  • @jeremycortese
    @jeremycortese 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Combating the fungus gnats right now. The watering has gotten not as heavy handed and I've bought some of those yellow traps. They work ! As always, thank you thank you !

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Jeremy - Easing up on the watering will definitely helps. The yellow sticky traps do the trick, especially when they've been flying up your nose! Nell

    • @niecythebudgetnista3223
      @niecythebudgetnista3223 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoyUsGarden Thanks

  • @mysticshining
    @mysticshining 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My favorite way to get rid of fungus gnats, or rather control their numbers, is with the mexican butterwort plant (pinguicula plants) and Sundew plants. They do an amazing job of controlling populations in small collections of plants. And they flower the sweetest pink/purple flowers too. I'm actually really fascinated with them! :D Thanks Nell!

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh thank you; that's good to know. I share what I've learned from experience but I know there's a lot more out there. Just no chemicals for me please! Nell

  • @blb0708
    @blb0708 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such a wonderful and thorough video!!!
    I’ve been dealing with adult fungus gnats flying around my face and home!!!
    I just did a complete replant of everyone!!! I then watered with the peroxide/water treatment. I also have the yellow sticky paper board hanging.
    Praying this will help get rid of any eggs and the flying gnats.
    Thank you so very much.

    • @CC-lq3ie
      @CC-lq3ie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Holy foley did it help ?

  • @hpeteacher9445
    @hpeteacher9445 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Nell. How are you?
    I live close to community pond, so there are a lot of fungus gnats close to my house.
    The best way I have found to deal with fungus gnats is Diatomaceous Earth. I put a lawyer on top of the soil. When the fungus gnats crawl or walk through, the exoskeleton gets cut and die. I think it is the fastest way to get rid of them.
    I water under the surface of the soil. DE when it is wet will not cut the FG. I cut large smoothie straws. I put a big headed small bolt over the straw, so they can not crawl down it. Larger plants I use small funnels and plug with a wadded psper towel.
    Works for me!
    Enjoy,
    Gerry

  • @Oshinaba
    @Oshinaba 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're an absolute Goddess of Help! Thanks so much!

  • @yng.chapito_1956
    @yng.chapito_1956 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    U my friend just saved 12 infected plants!!! Thank you so muchhh

  • @Adventuresoffirefly
    @Adventuresoffirefly 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    another video shows watering from below the plant or using watering spikes to keep the water low in the plant since they hatch in the top of the soil. It works!

  • @87697
    @87697 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching your videos!!! so practical thank you teacher

  • @Rad_B_OLand
    @Rad_B_OLand 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cinnamon sprinkled on the surface of the soil works too.

  • @SuperModerngranny
    @SuperModerngranny 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought DE only works when dry. So how do I water the plant if I use 1 Tbsp of DE mixed in the soil?

  • @JACKIELVSGOD
    @JACKIELVSGOD 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Nell,
    I don’t mind sharing my secrets regarding fungus gnats. First, I must tell you where I live, how I live, and how I get the fungus gnats.
    I live in New Hampshire (cold/low humidity), all year around I keep the temperature in my home 83’F and up-because I have a lot of tropical plants. My fungus gnats enter my home through my window screens during the summer months. I live in a wooded area. The gnats and ladybugs planet house in my plants during that time, then I have the entire winter to fight with them.
    I am always the WINNER, because I use:
    Triple Action Plus II
    by: Fertile-Lome
    Whom ever is interested, go on Amazon research and decide. The bottle is pricey, but the recommended dose reads 1 Tablespoon per 1 gallon of water. So the bottle will last a long time. Put the treatment in a spray bottle (for leaves) or water right through to the dirt.
    My really bad infested plants gets one treatment per week. The least infested plants gets every 2-4 weeks treatment. I don’t stop giving the treatment, because the treatment is a preventative also. I have 300 indoor plants, I start to see results in 2 weeks but I keep giving the treatment, because I want to kill the eggs too. The fungus gnats will leave the plants and start flying around for a new home, they will eventually die.
    In the past I have used Pure Neem Oil but the above mentioned product works best for me.
    I hope this helps. God bless everyone’s plants.

  • @marcmattulat6585
    @marcmattulat6585 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Nell!
    Fungus gnats are now all over the place, especially since I started organic gardening. They seem to love rich soil - compost and worm castings.
    Well, I'm going to try hydrogen peroxide to get rid of them, because they're beginning to be a pain in the 'you know what'. Would you know if tropical hibiscus and cycads are sensitive to hydrogen peroxide?
    Thanks for the video and your expertise.
    Best wishes from Berlin! Marc

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Marc - Yes, they are a pain "you know where"! The fizzing action fills the eggs & the larvae, pretty fast. The adults will die out or you can use the sticky traps. We used hydrogen peroxide on all sorts of plants so I'd say it would be fine. Both of those plants are pretty tough. Greetings back to you from the Arizona desert, Nell

  • @WurmHouse365
    @WurmHouse365 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Nell, Can you tell me what that beautiful ground cover is behind you in this video?

  • @stackie10able
    @stackie10able 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That seahorse is amazing!

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Stack - It's made from old bicycle parts & horseshoes too. I love it! Nell

  • @judyludlum2371
    @judyludlum2371 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful info! Thanks! I love your patio , Nel!

  • @christinaeilers3562
    @christinaeilers3562 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Nel, I see a large Kalanchoe in the background, a Flap Jack? Mine is an indoor plant & it is getting very long, do you recommend beheading & then propagating? I am a newbie doing this especially for a larger plant. Thanks!

  • @nirvana4life66
    @nirvana4life66 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've got fungus gnats, and been looking into how to get rid of them. I like the idea of hydrogen peroxide mixed with water, but will that work well for fly traps and pitcher plants? Worried about the mixture being to strong for the roots. Would it also work for basil, I use it for cooking! Much thanks from Rhode Island!

  • @elizabethang8931
    @elizabethang8931 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed your video. It is very helpful. Would the hydrogen peroxide solution you suggested hurt my rosemary bushes? Or make them toxic? I use them for cooking. That’s where the fungus gnats are.

  • @shenghan9385
    @shenghan9385 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your garden

  • @NC-wl1xm
    @NC-wl1xm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Mel, thank you for info. What do you mean by pure Hydrogen Peroxide? Do you mean Food Grade and what strength food grade comes in 35% vs common drug store type 3%?

  • @MrsD0nofrio
    @MrsD0nofrio 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video! It's been very helpful. Is this hydrogen peroxide mix safe for big barrel cactus? Just purchased one today and adults flying around :( have it in quarantine for now

  • @Doesitstop
    @Doesitstop 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Nell, what are your thoughts on watering plants from below? Also, what are the signs of over fertilization? As always thanks for sharing. 💚

    • @JoyUsGarden
      @JoyUsGarden  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi - I never water from down below because many times the roots don't go down that far, especially in bigger plants. Over fertilization looks like a plant has been burned & also the ends of the leaves are brown usually with yellowing above that. Nell

  • @satanlovesmemoreable
    @satanlovesmemoreable 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 2 big trays of semps riddled with them. Time to start being a sterile gardener

  • @oldelasvegascontemporariex5006
    @oldelasvegascontemporariex5006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMFG! The friggin fungus gnats are driving me nuts! 🆘 😵
    Up my nose is the No. 1 thing driving me crazy.....❕
    👃so gross😝

  • @Kbreed10k
    @Kbreed10k 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are awesome

  • @kerriefearby9542
    @kerriefearby9542 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Freely watching this as voice out of sync with motion. Like about 4 seconds ahead!

  • @sunshinesilverarrow5292
    @sunshinesilverarrow5292 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Hugs & sunshine 🌞 N

  • @petchen4332
    @petchen4332 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quite

  • @tropicalterrarium1742
    @tropicalterrarium1742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A 19 minute video that could of been 5. I want to know how to get rid of them, it is quicker to go to another video.

  • @N123-e3b
    @N123-e3b 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please talk to the point

    • @oldelasvegascontemporariex5006
      @oldelasvegascontemporariex5006 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      STFU....!
      Some people are finding it all to be very useful information. Especially beginning gardeners. TYVFM....!

  • @Brewster38c
    @Brewster38c 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a tip.... "Bacteria" is plural. "Bacterium" is the proper singular form, so never say, "a bacteria."

  • @marisol7734
    @marisol7734 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please show us!!!.....not very helpful :(

  • @oloxadik2077
    @oloxadik2077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you may have good info but the form you passing it just disgust me. speed up a little and don't be so disrespectfully relaxed.

  • @nycsearch9945
    @nycsearch9945 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too slow

  • @kimipbnikhuma8000
    @kimipbnikhuma8000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much rambling and inappropriate posture. Is she high or something ?