second insect!!!

Faroos

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Yesterday and today morning I found 2 very small insect with wings (I dont think they are mites as they were more brownish than white)

They were jumping on the soil although they had tiny wings...

what are they? how can I fix the problem? This is my first ever pest problem :(
 

Faroos

Well-Known Member
would sand from the sea work? should I put it in the oven/microwave to "clean" it

Thanks
 

Florida Girl

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I would not use sand from a seaside beach.... it will have way too much salt in it. I have no idea how much rinsing it would take to get the salt out of it.
 

potpimp

Sector 5 Moderator
soil, wings? oh crap... fungus gnats! You'd better get a handle on them quick or they will be laying eggs and the larvae will suck the life out of your roots. For a quick fix get some no pest strips, the sticky flypaper kind. Be VERY careful if you get an insecticide; remember you're going to be smoking what you're spraying and most insecticides will kill marijuana - don't ask how I know.
 

Faroos

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Shit!! How should I deal with it? I don't just want a quick fix, I want a permanent fix. I will be putting the sticky paper, what should I add to my water just to kill them?
 

potpimp

Sector 5 Moderator
Order you some Ed Rosenthal's Zero Tolerance. You can get it from hydro stores. Use it in 1/2 strength; it works just as good and you cut your cost in half.
 
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