Are they pests? If so what do I do?

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When you tell everyone on Greg the plant is going fine...then you notice something the next day...🤦‍♀️ #PestControl

I found small black bugs flying around Pearl...i think that they're gnats...there isn't a lot of them at the moment, but what to I do? #Sedum #SucculentSquad

I couldn't get a good picture cuz they like to hide in her foliage...

@sosorose · Accepted Answer

Just let it dry out, remove decomposing plant material, and maybe set up a lil gnat trap.

If you still notice gnats after two weeks, think about replacing the soil and try bottom watering!

@Pegster · Answer

You probably have fungus gnats. They like damp soil so don’t overwater.  Sticky traps help and I add hydrogen peroxide to my plant water. They are pesky and difficult to get rid of. 😊

@Sassylimey · Answer

Sprinkle cinnamon on your soil. I agree with @Pegster they do like wet soil. TBH I would bottom water then you won't have soil that's wet on top to attract the little buggers

@TruthfulApricot · Answer

Make sure you quarantine the plant NOW! It’s hard to rid them from one plant. Horrible from all of your plants!

@cjred · Answer

Gnats just let the soil/media get bone dry. No need for chemical warfare. They only thrive in prolonged moisture.

@hoyahead · Answer

Hope you found some clarity! Best of luck 💜

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