Troubleshooting
Fungus Gnat Larvae: What They Look Like and How to Kill Them
Fungus gnat larvae live in the top few centimetres of soil and eat roots. Here is how to confirm you have them and the treatments that actually clear them.
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Fungus Gnats
Every guide tagged Fungus Gnats, gathered in one place.
Troubleshooting
Fungus Gnats vs Fruit Flies: How to Tell Which You Have
Fungus gnats come from your plant pots, fruit flies come from the kitchen. They need completely different treatments, so identify before you treat.
Troubleshooting
BTI for Fungus Gnats: How Mosquito Bits Actually Work
Sticky traps only catch adult fungus gnats. BTI, sold as Mosquito Bits, kills the larvae in the soil and actually ends the infestation. How to use it right.
Troubleshooting
Tiny Bugs in Houseplant Soil: How to Tell Them Apart
A guide to identifying the tiny bugs in your houseplant soil, from fungus gnats and springtails to soil mites and root mealybugs, before you treat.
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Fungus Gnats: How to Get Rid of Them for Good
Those tiny flies around your plants live and breed in damp topsoil. Here is how to dry them out, use BTI to kill the larvae, and keep them gone for good.