Fungus gnats and grubs

[Smkngood420]

Ive had these fungus gnats ever since i transplanted my plants into this organic soil, ive been using fly traps and what not to catch adults, i heard sand on top of the soil will suffocate the eggs. N i heard peroxide will kill the grubs but i wanna see of theres anything else i can do, i dont want buds to start with these damn grubs

[WashougalWonder]

I found the best way was to keep those sticky strips like used in barns in olden days.....Still around at hardware stores. Grubs I am not sure. H.Peroxide will add oxygen to the mix, doubt if it will assist....

Gnats like the soil, so you could take real sticky tape and lay it on top of the soil. As a last resort, and if not in late flower, a pyrethrin based insecticide or shell no pest strip for 10 days should help.

Prevention is the key to these buggers. Never use unsterilized soil, nor outdoor soil. See my link for prevention and treatment measures for mites, much crosses over.

[Smkngood420]

Hey thanks a lot for the helpfull information ill put it touse n get ride of these fuckers

[BackWoodDrifter]

Hey thanks a lot for the helpfull information ill put it touse n get ride of these fuckers

I never be havin any critters in my soil but do get the little flyin flies from time to time. I always be puttin an inch or two of clean play sand ontop the soil and never be havin any issues be usein the sand and sticky fly strips and all be good to go pilgrem use sand from start to finish yu wont be sorry.

BWD

[Jord0713]

fine playground sand works,it's cheap and easy. you only need about an inch layer

[BackWoodDrifter]

fine playground sand works,it's cheap and easy. you only need about an inch layer

Yup the only pain in the arse with the sand yu need be takin care when yu be waterin not to displace the sand to quick caus the dirt will rise to surface just water slow and careful be all good pilgrem.

Good luck and happy growin

BWD

[Smkngood420]

Ya the critters n the soil r all the gnat larvae, i never have bugs either i got them because the soil i bought was infested, fuck home depot. I didnt kno it had bugs till the plants were alreddy transplanted. Nxt time. Need to pay for attention to the soil i buy cuz i wouldnt have this problem rite now. Imma jus keep doin the yellow traps n ill get some sand. that outta do the trick. Btw i just started flowering about a week ago or so

[Jord0713]

you can take the sand back off in a week or 2...but yes watering with it is slow, but I would rather water slow and take my time with that than deal with bugs ;). watch it too that you don't over water, your soil will hold moisture longer with the sand...

[Weezard]

Ive had these fungus gnats ever since i transplanted my plants into this organic soil, ive been using fly traps and what not to catch adults, i heard sand on top of the soil will suffocate the eggs. N i heard peroxide will kill the grubs but i wanna see of theres anything else i can do, i dont want buds to start with these damn grubs

If they really are Fungus gnats.
Odds are that you have root aphids as well.:(

If so, it's too late in da game for Bayer tree n shrub. (Imid)
It's systemic and should not be used after veg.
May momma nature have mercy on ya.

Now da good news.:jointsmile:

Quick n easy?
Go to da laundry room and grab a couple Bounce dryer sheets.:cool:
They repel most insects, Fungus Gnats too.

Lay one on top of the soil.
Cut a slit to the center of the sheet for the stem and try to cover the surface.
It no gotta be perfect. It's a smell repel.
Put the other one under the container.
The sand is a good idea but is flawed.
(Root aphids will dodge topical sand and lay eggs through the drainage holes)
Dryer sheets solved my ant problem as well, and, so far, have kept da Root Aphids at bay.
Have not seen one F.G. for 2 months, outdoors!
And the ever-present ants at the sink are gone!:cool:

Aloha,
Weezard

[Smkngood420]

Well it turns out the bugs r worse then i thot. I watered them and was disgusted by how many little bastards i saw. I have like 4 different stages of a fungas gnays life in my plant soil. Eggs, larva, mites and adults. Imma get the sand n traps tomm n start this project. Dont ever use outdoor soil.

[Smkngood420]

Well it turns out the bugs r worse then i thot. I watered them and was disgusted by how many little bastards i saw. I have like 4 different stages of a fungas gnays life in my plant soil. Eggs, larva, mites and adults. Imma get the sand n traps tomm n start this project. Dont ever use soil thats been sittn outside.

[Smkngood420]

Ya theyre def fungas gnats i did some research n wat not, googled what they look like n shit n i def got em. Unfortunitly im like six days into flowering so im gonna have to take the bounce sheet idea. I kno that bloodmeal kills spider mites do u think itd do the same for these grubs?

[Jord0713]

"The sand is a good idea but is flawed.
(Root aphids will dodge topical sand and lay eggs through the drainage holes)"

I forgot about this!!!!! I use smart pots (fabric pots) so this is not an issue, nor is the air flow to the roots...:) but yes I can see this in plastic pots for sure. These bugs are sneaky little bastards haha

[Smkngood420]

Haha yah damnit i got the plastic pots lol. imma keep that in mind for my next grow tho, this grow is probly the slopyest grow ive ever had but after 75 days of veg i cant give these monsters up lol. N yes they def r some sneaky little fuckers

[Smkngood420]

Also im a little short on soil for my plants, i used organic choice soil andbi happen to have some reg soil to that i once used, i ran out o f the organic so i was wondering if itd be a bad idea to fill the last 1 1/2" - 2" of soil with reg soil. Caus now one of my plants is leaning and also growing toward the light so its startn to look all stupid n shit

[BackWoodDrifter]

"The sand is a good idea but is flawed.
(Root aphids will dodge topical sand and lay eggs through the drainage holes)"

I forgot about this!!!!! I use smart pots (fabric pots) so this is not an issue, nor is the air flow to the roots...:) but yes I can see this in plastic pots for sure. These bugs are sneaky little bastards haha

I also be puttin the sand around the base of the plant in the drain catch to cover up these holes yu speak of. Glad yu be mentionin this very good point.

BWD

[Smkngood420]

What exaclt so u mean by "drain catch"? Im guessing the hole in the bottom of the pot? Lol. Ive never had fungas gnats so im trying to do as much as i can to gey ride of them

[BackWoodDrifter]

What exaclt so u mean by "drain catch"? Im guessing the hole in the bottom of the pot? Lol. Ive never had fungas gnats so im trying to do as much as i can to gey ride of them

Well I put sand on top soil and my pots be sittin in large round bowls and i fill sand all round the base of the pot in the bowl to keep drain holes covers as well. Hopin this be helpin ya out pilgrem be workin for me for always.

BWD

[Smkngood420]

Haha yo foreal bro thanks they lookn healthier then ever, havent seen ne bugs either so it looks like things r gonna turn out great.







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[tevfik]

Not easy to use but effective for sure :cool:
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[Mr. Happy]

Thanks, thats helpful.

[GanjaRobPDX]

Gnatrol works great if you can find it. just make sure to significantly reduce nute strength before/during use as it can cause nute burn.

sticky traps laid as close to soil as possible, covering as much surface area of the soil as possible without touching it.

Hope this helps.

grow on..