Control fungus gnats // Cinnamon vs. mosquito bits vs. sticky traps vs. diatomaceous earth
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- I tried every organic pest control method and only ONE thing truly worked!
I had a crazy fungus gnat infestation in my vegetable garden on my balcony. To get rid of these annoying fungus gnats, I tried literally EVERYTHING.
- Cinnamon
- Drying out the soil between waterings
- Potato slices
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Mosquito bits (bacillus thuringiensis) - also known as BTI
- Yellow sticky fly traps
and... of course... squishing as many as I could. (Which was pointless, btw.)
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Yellow sticky traps (you can also cut these up to make smaller ones): amzn.to/2TvEXIc
What worked? #fungusgnats #balconygardening #pestcontrol
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My experience is that Miracle Grow Potting Soil comes with LOTS of fungus gnats, so I stopped using it. If you look it up, there are tons of complaints. I spent all winter trying to grow flowers indoors and ruined many pots, tons of seeds, and never got anything but a bunch of flies. Tons of money and time wasted = so hurtful.
what potting soil do you use now? i have this problem 🤧😂
@@jaslinn black gold is good too. Or Bonsai Jack for cactus and succulents 👍
Happy frog soil for starting seeds, then move up to Fox farms Ocean soil. Add quality vermi tea Called Boogie Brew Check out master marks program. Check out growing your greens
I thought I was going crazy I repotted all my plants this year and now I have a Gnat problem. I did used miracle Grow and now I'm regretting it. I'm so upset
Potting Mix is better.
The cheapest, easiest and organic way to combat fungus gnats is using "neem cake" which does come in a powder. Simply mix it in your potting mix or if your plants are already potted, mix a couple spoons of it into the top of your pot. Neem cake is the husks left over from the neem oil production. It's a natural 100% organic pesticide and also a fertiliser. Been used in India for thousands of years. I added it to my plants 2 years ago during a huge fungus gnat explosion (my 1 bed apartment looks like a horror movie, gnats all over the walls and ceilings 🤮). The neem powder fixed it and I've been gnat free ever since. I always add some whenever I'm making up new potting mix as standard additive 🙌🏼🙏🏼
Where do you buy it?
NEEM CAKE? NEVER HEARD OF IT BUT THANK YOU FOR YOU'RE TIP AS I WILL BE DOING IT THIS WAY ESPECIALLY SINCE UTS ALSO A FERTILIZER FOR YOU'RE PLANTS & NOT JUST A GNAT KILLER! I LOVE THAT ITS ORGANIC TOO!!!
I've mixed 100% neem oil with water and dawn soap. Poured amount in bucket of soil mix until clumpy only. Have not seen any Gnats with my new sprouts.
@@leewillis2908 probably Amazon would have it. Just guessing.
This. I amend everything with neem cake and sprinkle cinnamon on the top dressing. Literally everything. Pumpkins, morning glories, peace lilies, echeverias, tomatoes, blueberries, cactus. No more spraying with neem oil or alcohol, no adding peppermint soap and hydrogen peroxide solution, it just keeps away all the pests. I have a pachyveria glauca outside right now with a huge flower stalk on it that would normally be an aphid magnet, not a single bug on it. No mealybugs in my shavianas at all, no fungus gnats in my waffle plants, nothing. Slugs and snails won't crawl on dirt that smells like neem either.
the fact that he emailed back to ya sold me
Will be buying, because I need it.
But, was very impressed by the company response. (Maybe a sponsor for you)
Yes, I agree! I stopped right there and ordered from the link provided. Really appreciate that!
Finally! A source that tells you the bits to water ratio! Everyone always says to use bits but never says how much. Thank you!!
The ratio is on the back of the package I bought at my local nursery: 4 tablespoons to one gallon of water.
@@columbusohman hi. The instructions for use of BTI Granules as mosquito killer I brought at local nursery state "apply 0.01 to 0.025 g to 1 litre of water for flowerpots vase.....Or 1.4 g per sq m of surface for roadside ditches... 4 table spoons of BTI per one gallon (= 3.78 litres) of water work out to about 1 table spoon per 1 litre of water. 1 table spoon of BTI Granular should be much heavy than 0.01/0.025g? It is too light. Was the instructions given on the bottle a typo error? Should I use 1 table spoon per 1 litre of water for my micro lotus plants? Will this kill my lotus plants?
You can just sprinkle the bits on ur soil and pour water on them.
@@SeudXe i seen a video where someone said they mold if you do that
Why would anyone need to tell you. The ratio is on the bloody packet....
Diatammaious earth does kill them but it dries them out slowly, It removes the moisture from them and you would have to reapply it after a few days! It's very safe and food grade is also great for food storage!
I have used food grade/safe for humans/pets diatomaceous earth. I used cinnamon in outside planters; cinnamon can be toxic; problem for my cat.
I think the Neem cake sounds best. Some issues with smell. BUT it is very effective.
If you're using cinnamon, you need to mix it in the soil as if it's a cake. Sprinkling it on top will not work for an already severe infestation.
Cinnamon is not a good idea. It retards root growth and can cause root burn. It's really not good for your plants. Need cake tea is the best approach. Source: I've been growing indoor plants for 20+ years and had tried ALL the methods prior to Neem cake application.
By far the best video on how to properly use mosquito bits. I make my water luke warm add my bits, let it sit for a day in sealed bottle and shake vigorously before watering. I have been doing this for about a month . Just checked my newly placed yellow traps and found only a few, most traps were clean, considering I have about 50 houseplants. I also use neem oil spray and cover the top of my soil with perlite and cinnamon. Hope this helps someone.
Thank you for the actually explaining the ratio for soaking the Mosquito Bits in your water!
Everyone recommends them but never really shows how much to use/how long to soak it.
Super cool of the company's VP to personally respond, makes me feel more confident in using their product!
I'm glad you liked this! And yes, that e-mail from the CEO was actually really helpful.
Good luck with your fungus gnats :)
The same with the dunks, which are not working for me.
The instructions are clearly printed on the bottle as to how much to use and how long to soak!
The video was NOT too long; you gave all the information needed without wasting time. Thank you for the time and thoughtfulness you took to share your research. Very useful indeed! Just found out that mosquito bits contain a dormant bacteria (activated when wet) that will kill the larvae as they ingest the bacteria.
I ONLY use CEYLON CINNAMON AND NOW HAVE ZERO ISSUES!! So maybe the issue is the other low quality type of cinnamon that you used. I literally sprinkle it on ALL my fermented containers as well and HAVE ZERO GNATS NOW!! I also keep it on my desk in jars! (no more gnats up the nose! lol!) It's awesome....I've also done everything you mentioned including yellow sticky crap & will never go back....it's completely useless for the underlying problem! CEYLON CINNAMON IS 100% EFFECTIVE FOR EVERY ONE OF MY PLANTS AND FERMENTED CONTAINERS!! I SWEAR BY IT.
THANK YOU for being so concise and informative!
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for settling this question for me! Sharing with my gardening group!
Hi! You can also save money on those traps by buying avtub of this stuff called tree tangle foot. Cut your own poster paper and apply stuff with a brush. Lasts forever.
That is what I use as well, works great. I think the secret to mosquito bits is to make a “tea” with it and then water your plants.
Thank you, Nicole Glass! I subscribed because you saved me so much time with research with this video.
By far the best explanation on TH-cam. Thank you so much.
Most comprehensive video on this that I have seen, with real info, not just cookie cutter rehashed stuff. Thank you!
I own 100 houseplants and want to be 100% organic with them and for my household. Your video assured me more than anything else that this product was okay to use! I had ordered these bits and was turned off by the warning labels. Thank you SO much for your thoroughness.
Yes I was initially worried too but they’re safe :)
Me too!!
I was also worried about it due to all the warning labels. I’m definitely more ok with using it now
I use living soil and was concerned about harming it so Nature's Living Soil told me the best thing is BT! I use the mosquito bits directly in the soil when transplanting and when watering I buy BT concentrate and add to the water. The concentrate is much cheaper in the long run. I use the bits to slowly release the BT in the soil. I have never tried soaking them as the video shows.
What is BT
Thank you. Will be coming back for more info!
Thank you so much for this. I have been looking everywhere for this exact type of solution
Excellent video, Nicole! You mirrored almost perfectly my personal experience over more than a year with fungus gnats twice invading my indoor organic cannabis grow room. I tried every remedy you mentioned plus neem oil sprays and drenches with the ONLY winners being re-potting into fresh soil (scorched earth method) or a combo of yellow sticky traps (in pot and drain pan) and Mosquito Bits used for EVERY watering. Thanks for putting this out there for those who have not yet gone to battle with these little champions ... it will save them sooooo much time, worry and money! Be safe -
Oh yes, the amount of money I spent on these products was ridiculous! And I'm sure others do the same thing. Thanks for your kind words, I'm glad you liked the video :)
I found your video to be the most informative of all the videos I’ve watched and to be put in simple terms. Also, you have a good speaking voice. You’d be good reading audio books. Thank you for the info. Sick to death of dealing with these things.
Thank you for all your research! Great help!
Thank you so much! The most complete and useful advice I heard for that problem!
Finally! Someone that speaks about solutions for vegetable plants!! I thought I had a lost cause but you gave me hope. Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much for this video. Means a lot, all the research. Appreciate you!
Glad it was helpful! The fungus gnats were literally on my mind 24/7 until I got rid of them haha.
Thank you. I have been using sticky traps in my grow tent for years, but super happy to purchase the other item to help!
I appreciate the research you did. Great info! Thanks for sharing.
I've tried several of the remedies you covered in your video with the same results.
I have been dealing with a nuisance amount of gnats but I'm about to start growing flowers from seed and have heard gnats love seedling soil.
Just yesterday I was gifted a container of mosquito bits and yellow sticky traps. I feel more confident moving forward after watching your video. Thank you so much for sharing. 💚💚💚
This is probably the most honest video I've seen on gnat problem. Thank you. I already use the yellow stickies but will combine with mosquito bits.
Wow this is exactly what I needed !!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!
You just saved my sanity and lemon tree. Thank you!!!!
Thanks for doing the research on the mosquito bits! I bought them to use for my house plants but after reading the warning label, I was too scared to even open the bag. Now I feel confident in using them! I really appreciate it!
Thanks for the video! I’m sure you already know this 2 years later, but “diatomaceous” is pronounced like “diatom” and “-aceos” (like in “Cretaceous.”)
It’s named after diatoms, which are microscopic creatures that have tiny skeletons made from calcium carbonate, which diatomaceous earth is made from.
Thank you for your comprehensive presentation.
We live in Florida and this is truly helpful.
This is the best information I've heard ever on plant pest 😁
THANK YOU!!! I just started my house plant adventure and propagation as well. When propagating the soil must be moist. I now just started seeing the fungus gnats. Thank you so much for your hard work! I can't wait to watch your other videos too.
Thank you for the kind words Velvet! Yes... it's impossible to dry out the soil when propagating. Hope you're able to get rid of the gnats!! let me know how it goes:)
@@NicolesCorner i think I got rid of them already! I don't think I had a huge problem yet though... yah!
@@NicolesCorner the gnats are gone!! Mosquito bits and being extra careful on watering helped completely!
Very, very well explained as to the effectiveness and claims regarding the different methods. I watched this while nodding at all the things I've tried too. I haven't tried the bits yet but I have used hydrogen peroxide with a lot of success alongside the sticky traps. I will definitely consider the bits if the infestation returns or gets at all worse. Thanks for making this.
Thanks for sharing. I see a major difference and finally feel like I have control of the situation.
Thank you so much for your time and sharing ❤
I agree with your procedure. Thank you for your review of those methods . Glad to learn the recipe for mosquito bits. I bought a new plant end of February and 2 weeks later just as COVID lock down happened, fungus gnats took off. Since I was not able to get anything to treat them right away, they spread to all my 30 plants. Sigh. Finally, I got Mosquito bits. Used 2 Tablespoons per 1/2 gallon hot water. Let container with mixture sit until ready to water over the weekend, Strained it and watered. Did it 3 weeks in a row. Then 4th week, watered plants with mixture of 1 cup hydrogen peroxide and 3-4 cups water. Then the next 3 times repeated with mosquito bits ‘tea’. I also used the yellow sticky traps (cut strips of it and stuck the strip on a chopstick then pushed chop stick into plant pot). My infestation was so terrible, it took a few months to completely eradicate the gnats. I even repotted about half my plants. ( I put old soil in a disposable pan, soaked it with boiling water. Then let it dry out . Then mixed with some new soil for repotting. I didn’t have enough new soil to repot everything.)Finally I think I am clear. Oh on one stubborn plant I did also use Bonide Systemic household insect control powder as a last resort. (Sprinkled it on top of soil and watered thoroughly.). Only used that once. I wouldn’t use it on edibles or with kids/pets in house. Product made me a little nervous but I was getting desperate. Sure makes me hesitant about buying another plant. I live in a small apartment, no place to isolate a new plant. Boy are those gnats pesky little things. Sorry Mother Nature.
I watched your video before starting my first batch of seedlings. My sister is ahead of me on starting and had a big problem with the gnats. Well, what I did was your recipe and added THAT water to my starting compost soil; it's been two weeks and ABSOLUTELY NO GNATS! Oh, and I do have seedlings growing! Thank you so much for all of your research and sharing this!
That's awesome to hear! I had no fungus gnats this year either :) DId a little preventative watering with the BTI, like you.
Thank you so much for sharing your research and experience. You video was incredibly helpful. I hope you're outside enjoying your balcony oasis
Thanks for sharing your experience, Nicole. I will definitely try the mosquito bits this weekend.
Hey Nicole. Neem cake also works great. Used similar to how you use mosquito bits.
I just sprinkle the mosquito bits on top of the soil and water as usual. This has been working for me, plus I use the sticky traps. This method is the only thing that has worked for me. I swear by mosquito bits!! Like you, none of the other methods that seem to work for others, didn't work for me, like using cinnamon. Thanks for the info in this video.
Sure thing! I'm glad it's been working for you. Fungus gnats really are the worst...
Thank you, this was the most helpful video. You explained really well and I didn't even notice how long it was, because you presented the content well and didn't over explain. Thank you for that, excellent video.
Thanks for posting this. I just purchased Mosquito Bits and was also concerned about its safety in my indoor vegetable garden. Thanks for doing all the research and for sharing the email from the company's VP.
This is the best information I've heard EVER on plant pest eradication!! Thank you for sharing!!
Omg! I’m going thru fungus gnat infestation too. I have tried everything including use of an organic powder I purchased on Etsy. The recommendation of Mosquito Bits is new to me so I will try it. Thank you.
Try Nematodes. They can be bought at most plant nurseries in the form of a sponge soaked with them. You simply get them wet and water your plants. They eat all the eggs and larvae of fungus gnats as well as other insects in the soil. Ive only ever had to dose the soil with nematodes once. Years later...No fungus gnats.
@@__-pl3jg Never heard of that but I’ll try it. Thank you.
I ordered the sticky labels and the mosquito bits and just received the order today.
Thank you for the informative video!
Best solution video yet for this problem! THANK YOU! I’ve watches so many videos and it’s so much talk and no good solutions. Thank you! ❤️
I also contacted the company for the same reason and I was told that they sell on an industrial level so if exposed to large amounts of the dust at one time, there could potentially be an issue. I am using it as a preventative measure since I am bringing in plants from outside and am hopefully coming to the end of my fight with the Phorid Fly. I also love the sticky paper. Gives me a read on the size of my problem. I have also invested in bug zappers. But probably the biggest thing I am doing for the long term is to plug up the drains in my sinks to keep shut down another major breeding grounds. When I do this I add water, vinegar and soap. I am happy to say the sinks and tubs have been acting like a humungous trap AND stopping the propagation of these flies in the drain. I am hoping the mosquito bits work well. This is the first time using them. I did the soak method. But I am also laying pellets on the surface. Got to get this one under control!
But I have to add, just came across this video showing how laying the bits on top of the soil can cause mold:
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I used one part hydrogen peroxide 3% to 4 parts water and have been successful at eradicating the fungus gnat problem. I was concerned about the mosquito bits,so I went with the hydrogen peroxide. Took a couple waterings,but problem solved.
I mix finely crushed vermiculite with my seed starter mix. I also mix peroxide into my spray bottle. My seeds are germinating faster than usual and no fungus gnats. Last year however was a disaster. I wasn't using vermiculite or peroxide.
When I tried this, I killed the plants
So glad I ran across this video. These buggers reeked havoc on my seedlings over the year. I tried everything. Thanks so much for sharing. I already have this stuff and Sm making immediately
I have watched several videos and I already use the sticky thing for them but I am so glad you got to the point and way to use the bits. I’m gonna get some now and feel more confident to get rid of those suckers
I put those bright yellow sticky traps into a jar of raw apple cider vinegar with a little dish detergent and the fungus gnats are being baited by the aroma and as a result getting stuck to the traps. The problem you had is that growing veggies outside in the much-needed Sun requires daily watering in the summer. Especially tomatoes. My situation is from what I was allowing to happen with my exotic pet substrate indoors.
Fungus gnats are like the real life version of the "Replicator" bugs from Stargate SG-1 🦟🦟 🤣
They are literally the worst.
Best description of fungus gnats I've seen ever
That letter was so helpful. I have been using the bits the wrong way. Thank you soooooo much.
i started keeping isopods this year and the last weeks i've been going through so many trials of methods that don't work. this is the one that does. thank you, thank you, thank you :) gl with the channel, and enjoy your afternoon :)
DE works great. (Die-at-tom-ace-shus)
Thanks Nicole, been through this myself, and ended up with DE. You didn't use enough, there needs to be a layer on top of or mixed heavily into the top 1" of soil. It won't harm plants even if you add a ton, plants can grow in it, although the PH may be a little high without adjustment. I add about an inch (dry, it will shrink back when it draws water from the soil) to the top of 4-6 gallon containers and water with PH 6.6 solution and have great plants. Add after watering and it will stick down, making it easy to dump a trowel (or spoonful) and spread out in a heavy layer. You will see the gnats stop dead, the next day they will be gone. Unless they have a 2nd hiding place, check seldom used sink drains and add a little bleach to clean them out. It does work when wet (despite having the consistency of chalky mud) as the Gnats and larvae cannot pass through the treated layer, even when wet. Once it dries out, fluff it up again with a fork or garden tool and it's good to go. (mostly a cosmetic thing, but I like my plants looking neat) Adds silica to the soil as well, just re-apply liberally every few weeks and you'll be gnat free. Get the big bag, you can get a 4lb bag for under 10bucks at the blue or orange stores, or online. The bag will last a long time. The little bottles are a waste of money. Happy gardening!
So DE works even when wet? I hear arguments both for and against it working when wet. I've been reapplying every time I water my plants, which is not only a pain, but I wonder if that is overkill.
Thankyou so much. I have a terrible problem with gnats only mine are biting ones. I wasn't sure if DE would work even when wet. I just found them in the tract of my door. They are driving me insane. I would rather normal non biting fungus gnats than these demonic little bastards. 😢
Oh yeah i got them from a bought bag of soil. I brought my plants into the house and that is when it started. 😢😢😢
I've never had biters myself, that sounds bad. Hopefully they have the same reproductive cycle in which case the DE should work on them as well as it does on regular fungus gnats. If had biters, I'd throw BT (Mosquito bits or concentrate in your water) at them as well. Lately, I've been adding Mosquito bits to any newly mixed soil as a preventative and water with BT treated water every month or so just to make sure the soil is active with the BT.
Don't forget to let the surface to dry back between waterings if you can, that helps a lot too.
Good luck with your 'demon fly' exorcism!
I’ve been thinking about doing the same! I’m looking forward to seeing what other great tips you share 😍
Yay, 2 comments from Hannah! I just subscribed to your new channel too :)
This is exactly the video I needed. Thanks!!
THANK YOU ...😩 I'm trying my hands at gardening for the first time , bought about 15 seedlings and the first watering I'm seeing gnats. I saw your videos about the bits and you answered my question about the safety use on edibles very clearly. Thanks again. 👍🏾
Thanks for being so thorough and sharing your information with all of us plant lovers. I've been using hydrogen peroxide and it's working but I'm using a lot. I'm going to try mosquito bits next.
Glad it was helpful! Hope you get rid of the gnats soon!
I came to the same conclusion. I use BTI (mosquito dunks), neem meal sprinkled on top of soil and the sticky traps only to check my progress. I find the sticky traps are only good for checking population size. They dont do enough to actually combat the gnat issuse
I appreciate you so much. I found that the bits are the ONLY thing that works on these little buggers. They are really relentless, but the bits do work. I wish more people knew about them, because the gnats ruined my plant life for about a year until I found this. Thank you.
Awesome!!! Thank You for your dedication to research! Definitely appreciate this video!
I am so grateful for you taking the time out to explain everything and its effects. My patio garden plants were effected after the hurricane. So many fungus gnats arrived out of nowhere. I'm now going to take back what's mine! IT'S REVENGE TIMMMEEEE! lol Blessings to you
I am also grateful. I think I know where mine came from. Are you ready for this? I switched from very expensive kitty litter to clay. I never had gnats with my old kitty litter and have had indoor cats for 34 years of my life. Never had a gnat. I think the gnats are in the clay. I am returning to expensive kitty litter.
In addition to that I placed a night light by my plant that was infested with these gnats and placed one of those yellow sticky things up against the light and caught a lot immediately.
Just found your channel and thank you so much I right away ordered the pellets and some sticky pads.. my garden and my house have been over run with these so hopefully this is going to solve the problem and I’m so glad you did all of that research! Thank you again and I look forward to watching all your videos🤗
I like the simplicity of this video. It's amazing.
I'm glad you enjoy it :)
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Yellow sticky traps (you can also cut these up to make smaller ones): amzn.to/2TvEXIc
ALSO... I have an Instagram! Woohoo! To follow my balcony adventures, be sure to check out. @NicolesLittleCorner on IG :)
As a preventive I've found bottom watering my plants really helps from getting fungus gnats. But if you already have them they're a nightmare to eradicate.
Yes... absolutely! Hope you don't have any!
What does bottom watering mean?
@@t.e.burgos3263 I take a bucket or dish & put water in it then put the plant in it & it will suck up the water from the bottom of the plant leaving the top layer dry which will prevent getting fungus gnats. I also got a moisture meter from Amazon for about $10 so that I can know exactly when my plants need water which helps for me since I bottom water. Hope that makes sense
@@t.e.burgos3263 bottom watering is when you place your pot in a bigger tray and let the water get wicked into your soil/medium. Top watering is like rain or watering with a hose. The water goes on top of the soil and trickles through. Hope this helps.
Your the best video I've seen for this problem. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thank you, now I'm brave enough to use it (just bought it today). I appreciate your teaching us how to use Mosquito Bits and what works and what doesn't. Glad I found your channel!
I used cinammon on top of my soil as of three days ago, and immediately saw results! No gnats in sight. I checked each of my plants carefully before/after the cinnamon was placed on the soil, and yes there were gnats before the application but not after. So far, so good. Also dried out the soil of the plants that can handle that. My fern for example, obviously needs to stay moist, and I did not dry it out --- still no gnats there, either. I wonder if the gnats I had were not yet under the soil for long?? Maybe I had a lot less of the pests than you did in your video at the time?? Hmm...
Glad it worked for you! Keep me updated on the results. Yeah I had probably like 20-30 infected plants, it was bad - I definitely needed something more powerful.
Maria Sullivan did you use regular powder cinnamon and I wonder if sticking cinnamon sticks directly into the soil would work as well and less messy ?
You’re lucky! I’ve never once had cinnamon work for me with regards to pests. Now it seems to help with some of the mold that can develop on soil, but those pests are immune to it!!
I like your t-shirt❤
thank you :)
You are so helpful. You go thru each concerning factor that I wanted answers to.
You are SUPER helpful and I enjoy your delivery
I am a new subscriber
At this stage, I want to thank you for this video and for explaining the pros and cons of different methods (without all the over-the-top self-promotion too!). I have now ordered these tools, I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks!
Got rid of mine, assumed they were gnats, read something about putting fine sand on top of the potting mix which apparently blocks them from getting in/out of the soil. Also sprayed plants with soapy water. I got the sand from a nearby construction site.
I read about the fine sand! I think that's ideal for houseplants. Vegetable plants are a little trickier I think. Thanks for being my second comment on this brand new channel :)
It is a great idea to put fine sand or playground sand on top, but you would need at least 1 inch of it, what this does is basically kills the larvae as it moves through the sand. The only issue is, putting that much sand on top starves the roots of oxygen, and if they gnats have no access to the top soil, they can and will search to find their way through the drainage holes. Careful for those of you thinking of using sand, just trying to save everyone some headache and labor =D
I use a spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol, and spray directly on the soil and it works fast. Spray a light mist once or twice and they are done for!
Awesome!!! Glad to hear about another working method
thank you, well done on your research... I also went through these steps and I am just trying the BTI and I already use the sticky traps
This sounds awesome... THANK YOU
Diatomaceous is Pronounced:
(Dye-ah-toe-may-shuhs)
Why is it so hard for TH-cam videographers, after getting their stuff set up, props ready and script written that they can't just ask someone how to pronounce the words in their scripts when they stumble over them during a rehearsal? Same problem with BT and I never heard it called BTI). Just asking...
@@hotsauce7709 The initial is for another differentiation of the strain. In this case the I stands for Israelensis. It's actually a restricted pesticide in Canada. But you can get Safer's BTK which is Bac. Thur. Kurstaki
@@SteelFisher Thank you. I didn't know that.
GOODNESS GRACIOUS, IT'S DIATOMACEOUS!
@@clivenaylor5392 Yes! Correct.
Diatom skeletons. Diatom aceous
I’ve ordered Mosquito Bits, i am using more than one month and i usually put them on water and waited for 45 mins and then i water my plants.
IT DOESN’T WORK!
I can see there’s again more and more fungus gnats! 😭😭😭
45minutes is NOT enough time for the mosquito bits to mix into the water. Put the mosquito bits into luke warm water for 24hours and then water.
You sure your dealing with fungus gnats & not root aphids?
@@PositiveRaincloud So the VP of Mosquito Bits company doesn't know how they work? lol He said soak 30 - 60 minutes
Didnt work for me either. And i used neem oil at the same time and still didnt work
@@SshhhTrouble I’ve still on my plants and i dont know how to get rid of it 😭
Thank you! So far this is the best video I've seen about getting rid of fungus gnats.
Aw thanks!
Thank you for sharing this! I'm going to definitely try this.
"How is this organic if there's all these warning labels on this". This is a major fallacy I see people fall into that is potentially super dangerous - this idea that "organic" somehow means "safe". Often, what you can get that is organic will be much more safe than long chain petrochemicals and a lot of stuff that's synthetic. It doesn't mean "organic = safe".
Rattlesnake venom is organic. Opium is organic. Turpentine, a powerful solvent, comes from pine trees and is organic (when extracted using an organic method). Cyanide is also organic and found in some seeds to deter things from eating them (and will kill you if you eat enough), and there's plenty of organic plants and things in nature that you just can't eat or touch because they are also deadly.
I use natural and organic gardening practices, and I don't at all mean to diss on it or your video. I'm just looking to clear up the idea that "organic" means safe, because while it can mean that in many cases, it doesn't necessarily or always, and i've seen some people do some really dangerous things with organic chemicals because "it's natural it won't hurt you", but that's not how it works.
Anyway sorry to rant, great video and recommendations. thanks.
Thank you so much for this info! New Sub! =) I purchased the mosquito bits and I wasn't sure how much to use for 1 gallon of water. Seems like everyone was just placing the bits on top of the soil but then the bits would mold. Do you use boiled water?
Hi Gisele! I usually add 2 or 3 tablespoons of Bits to a gallon of water the night before (and then water the plants with it in the morning). Hot water is great, but I'm not sure if it matters if it has enough time to soak. Getting rid of the fungus gnats takes a little while but eventually they will stop being born :) Thanks for subscribing!
@@NicolesCorner I read that you can use hot water, smaller amount, not one gallon, and let the Mosquito Bits brew, then add this "tea" to the rest of the water.
Absolutely brilliant video. I loved how you juxtaposed various methods and as a ADHD plant owner, I have to try everything to keep them alive. Thanks for being so informative and making your content mostly about the topic rather than ads.
Thank you so much for your video and the instructions on how to properly use the mosquito bits. So incredibly helpful!
Glad it was helpful! :)
Die-at-o-mayshus earth.
DE is worthless against fungus gnats. It literally does nothing to gnats and soon as you water it it’s worthless
You just saved me a lot of trouble doing many remedies and a lot of money! THANKS!
Sure thing ☺️
I love you ❤ I had wondered for YEARS whether it was safe to use mosquito bits for my veggies (which I always start indoors this time of year). This changes the game for me!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! 🙏🏻🥰🙏🏻
you are my gnat control hero! had used the bits before, a looooong time ago, but caring for my neighbor's plants in my place... oh my. gnats started showing up. i couldn't remember how to use the bits and your tutorial is better than what i remember doing a couple of years back (making a mess!). thank you for the SpeCiFiC instructions. the company has SO many labels and warnings, etc., why they don't just put the directions that they gave to you on the container is boggling, lol.
Thank you. Your video is very helpful. You did a great job in explaining in details each product and its effectiveness. Will sure try the product recommended. Those fungus gnats are really annoying me. Looking forward to watch your next video.
Nicole oh, thank you so much for all the in-depth research you have done on fungus gnats. I absolutely hate them! I did some research, not as much as you though, and just bought mosquito bits in sticky tape. I just watered my plants with mosquito bits yesterday and him thrilled to know that it will work!
Thank you for the detailed instructions! This is exactly what I needed!!!
Glad it was helpful! :)
Thank you! Very informative and helpful! I've also researched and read all the methods to get rid of them and have yet to be successful, but the sticky paper is super helpful. I also tried the vinegar and they don't seem interested at all...spilled a little vinegar on the patio by accident and it was covered in flies in seconds though...but even those didn't go into the trap and they could fit, I used a bottle with the top cut off and upside down to make a funnel trap.