It kills gnats by removing any oils and waxes on the outer cuticle of the insect’s body. Dust the topsoil of your potted plant with diatomaceous earth. This will keep the soil dry. Practice ‘bottom ...

But since plants can carry gnats in all phases of their lives ... However, it's important to keep the pot's drainage hole ...

Using a pyrethrin spray or aerosol labeled for gnats or flying insects gets rid of the ones flying about but has no impact on eggs and nests, Jones said.

Top the soil with a barrier. Cover the soil with a thin layer of sand, diatomaceous earth, or fine gravel. This barrier makes ...

Most houseplants ... fungus gnats. Assess the Roots Assess the Roots At the bottom where the drainage holes are, you should see dirt. If you see roots, the plant is in need of a larger pot.

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Fungus gnats are tiny, fruit fly-like pests that breed in the damp soil of potted houseplants. There are various home remedies for getting rid of fungus gnats but none quite so effective as a ...