The fungus gnat larvae are very tiny 3 4 mm maggots.
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When potting avoid organic material that holds water such as algae which may encourage egg laying.
These are fairly tiny insects.
A combination of control techniques is required for successful management.
About fungus gnats.
When you apply a bti soil drench to your plants it saturates the soil harmlessly coating the roots of the plant while providing a toxic snack for the fungus gnat larvae.
The adults grow to about 1 16 to 1 8 inch long.
Sundews are sticky carnivorous plants that can also keep fungus gnat numbers to a minimum.
Like many other greenhouse pest insects fungus gnats and shore flies are readily captured on yellow sticky traps.
Be careful not to over water especially during winter months when plants require less water.
Fungus gnats and fruit flies are different.
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The adult flies are grey to black and 2 3 mm.
Spray houseplant insect control spray around both soil and plants for gnats.
Fungus gnats do best in damp soils.
Be careful not to overwater especially during winter months when plants use less.
Fungus gnats sciaridae spp are the most common houseplant pest and are distinguished from fruit flies drosophila spp because of their darker color.
If there s fungus gnat larvae in the soil spray the soil directly to thoroughly moisten the top then avoid watering until the soil has dried to at least a 2 depth.
While fruit flies hang out primarily near fruit rotten food and funky fridges you ll find fungus gnats in wet plant soil in sewer areas and in household drains.
Fungus gnats do best in damp soils.
Inspect plants thoroughly prior to purchase for signs of insect pests.
Reject any plant sending up flying gnats.
To kill fungus gnats you need to use bacillus variance israelensis bti also called h 14 strain.
Although they look a lot like tiny mosquitoes fungus gnats are small flies in the orfelia and bradysia species.
Fungus gnats feed on decaying plant matter and fungi and thrive in moist conditions such as soil which is where they lay their eggs says derek gaughan founder of the diy pest control.
Oil sprays can harm palms and ferns spray deem around the roots instead.
Environmental fungus gnat control.
Turn up soil carefully near the base of the plant and look for the glossy clear larvae.
They can be identified by their narrow legs light gray or clear wings and segmented antennae that are larger than their heads.
