If you’ve noticed tiny flying bugs perched on your houseplant lately, you may have a fungus gnat infestation.
If you’ve noticed tiny flying bugs perched on your houseplant lately, you may have a fungus gnat infestation.
Fungus gnats are commonly mistaken for fruit flies, but the two pests have several distinguishing characteristics that will help you tell them apart.
Fungus gnats are commonly mistaken for fruit flies, but the two pests have several distinguishing characteristics that will help you tell them apart.
Fungus gnats are slender and have long legs — they usually have a black head and clear wings that are used for minimal flying. Fruit flies, on the other hand, are slightly more orange and have stubbier legs.
Fungus gnats are slender and have long legs — they usually have a black head and clear wings that are used for minimal flying. Fruit flies, on the other hand, are slightly more orange and have stubbier legs.
Let the Soil Dry Since fungus gnats and their larvae like to nest in moist soil, be sure to let the soil dry out for a couple of days and avoid watering your plant.
Let the Soil Dry Since fungus gnats and their larvae like to nest in moist soil, be sure to let the soil dry out for a couple of days and avoid watering your plant.
Use TrapIf you’re looking for a quicker solution, there are several traps you can use to eliminate these pesky bugs. Depending on what best suits your needs, you can opt to DIY these with a few household items or run to the store and buy specialized traps.
Use TrapIf you’re looking for a quicker solution, there are several traps you can use to eliminate these pesky bugs. Depending on what best suits your needs, you can opt to DIY these with a few household items or run to the store and buy specialized traps.
Sanitize and Repot
If you’re looking to take matters into your own hands, consider removing the plant from its planter and scooping out the soil. When you do this, be careful not to disturb the roots and only remove what you can.
Sanitize and RepotIf you’re looking to take matters into your own hands, consider removing the plant from its planter and scooping out the soil. When you do this, be careful not to disturb the roots and only remove what you can.
Use a Spray BottleGrab a spray bottle and fill it with water and dish soap. Spray the solution on the top layer of soil and keep repeating the process until the gnats are gone
Use a Spray BottleGrab a spray bottle and fill it with water and dish soap. Spray the solution on the top layer of soil and keep repeating the process until the gnats are gone