Green92gsx Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I've been infested pretty bad this weekend. With 5 rolls of fly tape in the air they have been living mostly on the base of my pots. I know the this was a result of over watering this week but does anyone have some good home brew remedies to use against them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB RPh Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 No homebrew, but I did have good success with a commercial product called GoNats. It's the darn spider mites that I really had trouble with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grow Thread Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 read up on diatomacious earth http://www.gpnmag.com/Fungus-Gnats-and-Diatomaceous-Earth-article6124 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgreen Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Are you growing in dirt? If you are, we point a fan at the top of the soil. It will keep the gnats from being able to land and breed. You will need to check for water needed more frequently, but it is DEFINITELY better than chemicals! Use your fly strips to catch the ones there, and then keep them from making new babies. You should be rid of them in a few days. I just reread your post, it sounds like you are growing in dirt. this should work!B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green92gsx Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I've read on the diatomacious earth and it does look interesting. Would you recommend adding to the mix of just powerding the surface? If it's cutting up bugs would it do the same to roots? Yes I'm using soil, Fox farm ocean forest. They are clearing up as the soil is almost dryed up but there still lerking all over. I think I'm going to try a 1/2 in of fine silica sand on top of the soil next to keep them gone hopefully for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grow Thread Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 powder the top glad to hear you did the research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliBud Man Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I've been infested pretty bad this weekend. With 5 rolls of fly tape in the air they have been living mostly on the base of my pots. I know the this was a result of over watering this week but does anyone have some good home brew remedies to use against them? I would use hot shots, it will take care of everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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