Fuck Gnats!!! Help.
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smokeybandit22
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seriously? where did u hear that? trichs are the plants defense mechanism from pests. u would hope they would lay thier eggs there as they would harden in resin. also, dont know how many eggs could fit in one trich. 2? 3? considering they lay about 100 larvae a day, boy that is a lot of work. I bet they would just rather lay them in the soil. if it is real bad, get some neem oil. if not too bad-sticky traps.
sirbudmaster
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I have a problem with gnats! i was told to use sand on the top of the soil, i tried this and now my damn cat is using my pots as a litter box! 
thank goodness not in my grow room...sand has worked to slow down at least the little buggers
Peace
thank goodness not in my grow room...sand has worked to slow down at least the little buggers
Peace
JTALO111
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go to this link and it'll give you all you need http://www.scribd.com/doc/200193/How-to-Kill-Gnats-13-Fast-Facts
TheDankness
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You don't need any of this shit. Just let your soil dry out between watering, you are probably watering too often. If you let your soil dry out it will kill the eggs, they supposedly only lay eggs in the top couple inches of the soil. I see a gnat every now and again in my cab. They never survive because I let my soil get pretty dry before I water, mary doesn't like "wet feet" anyway.
IslandGreenGuy
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Go-gnats is special formulated to kill gnats quick and for ever. I use it and it works wonders. Two application and they have been gone for a year.
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tinyTURTLE
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if you still have a problem and you can, try putting them outside in the cold for a spell.. fungus gnats hate the cold. (like 30 degrees for a couple hours).
the real solution is sterilize your soil in the oven before use. a couple hours at 200 degrees F should kill any eggs.
the real solution is sterilize your soil in the oven before use. a couple hours at 200 degrees F should kill any eggs.
CrackerJax
New Member
Gnats and other infestations are usually a sign that your plants are out of balance.... pests can prevail if you have over fertilized or under fertilized. Use oils to rid the gnats but your plants rhythm is out of whack more than likely.
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Ive found that lowing the temp at the soil level and reducing the wetness of the soil their numbers reduce by a bit. Sticky fly paper is also effective but they also will stick to anything else possibly taring foliage or ruining resin. Gnatrol is pricey and smells like piss, but does get rid of the adolescent gnats, but not the adult ones. Good old Neem seemed to keep them from sucking on the steams.
The combination of sorts is the only way to remove fungus gnats in my exp.
Blaze One. Proper.
The combination of sorts is the only way to remove fungus gnats in my exp.
Blaze One. Proper.I can't believe you couldn't figure out that it was an obvious joke.
And how dare you, Roseman is a great member. I have learned so many things from just his posts.
Roseman
Elite Rolling Society
Take your plant to the movie theater. Get inside and order some popcorn with extra salt, and let the gnats eat all they want. AFTER they eat enough, they will get thirsty, and get up, leave and go get a drink. When they do, you get up and leave without them, and your gnat free plant.
"SICC"
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it was a joke, take a breath, and relax
, im not growing i soil and see like 1 or 2 every so often