Gnat control

Trent · 10-10-2008, 04:06 PM

I recently got a small Musa basjoo which I have to keep indoors for the winter. Does anybody know an easy way to rid my pot of gnats living in the soil? I tried a systemic insecticide once and it stunk too much for indoor use. With the soil being constantly damp, the gnats multiply like mad and are very annoying.

Richard · 10-10-2008, 04:36 PM

You need to catch the adults and kill the eggs at the same time. For the adults: Victor "Poison-Free" Indoor Fly Trap. There's two in a box, sold at most garden centers and departments. For the eggs and larvae: any pyrethrin (Chrysanthemum oil extract) will do, I happen to like Bayer Powerforce. It contains the synthetic pyrethrin "Cyfluthrin" and can be used on fruits and vegetables up to the day of harvest: Bayer Advanced ™ PowerForceÂ® Multi-Insect Killer Concentrate

willy1der · 10-10-2008, 08:22 PM

i had the same problem and i bought the safers sticky sticks and they rid of all the gnats\whiteflies fisrst day.Bought at home depot!

sandy0225 · 10-10-2008, 08:57 PM

I think you're watering too much. The soil shouldn't be constantly damp indoors.

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