how to get rid of gnats in soil?

Question

repotted an aloe plant that was gifted to us and there were so many gnats in the soil. we also bought a golden pothos from lowe’s and repotted it with new soil, and there are already gnats in it 🙁 we also bought a zevo gnat trap that was advertised as helpful for plants and plugged it in a foot away from our plant stand. we are new to plants and learning how to care for them so any tips regarding gnats/care would be appreciated!! #PestControl

@Ponytailmom · Answer

@hex Hi Katie & Alana! I use Microbe-Lift BMC It kills the larva in the soil and it works Great! In a week or so along with your light for the adults, you should be free of those little buggers‼️🥴😁🪴

@debbiedo · Answer

@hex Welcome Katie & Alana! 💚💚

@TenableBlueweed · Answer

Best way to prevent them is to bottom water. Stick it in a bucket for 20 minutes. This helps keep the top layer dry and inhospitable to pests lole gnats

@aloeuveramuch · Answer

When I repotted, adding some layers of orchid bark along with some at the top of the soil, it really helped. Also helps air things out to prevent root rot. I have also sprinkled a bit of cinnamon on the very top of the soil/bark as a preventive measure. Good luck with your new plants! 🫶🏼

@Amghou · Answer

Yellow sticky tags for adults. Mosquito Bits (sold at Home Depot and Amazon)to treat the soil for larvae.

@Luckeecharm1 · Answer

@hex I consistently watered all of my plants with mosquito bits for six weeks, took care of all the eggs in the soil. Yellow sticky tags for the adult adults.  I have not seen a single. Gnat since 😊

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