Little F-ing Nat's!!!!!

[Cocoa0069]

How the hell do I get rid of those little flying Nat's that looking to be coming up from the soil of one of my plants. Every time I go in the G-room there seems to be 1 more in there.

Cocoa0069 Reviewed by Cocoa0069 on 02-18-2009. Little F-ing Nat's!!!!! How the hell do I get rid of those little flying Nat's that looking to be coming up from the soil of one of my plants. Every time I go in the G-room there seems to be 1 more in there.:mad: Rating: 5

[the image reaper]

cheap soil is seldom sterilized, that's usually where gnats originate ... regardless, hang a No-Pest Strip near the growing room (walmart, grocery stores, etc) ... take it down a week or two before harvest ... I never have bugs :thumbsup:

[cannakeeper]

This is what I used as well, took about 2-3 wks until I didn't see any though. The first time I ever saw these little bastards(fungus gnat) I took the advice of the dro shop and bought some shit called caterpiller killer in a tiny green bottle, then I learned about Ivory soap getting the larvae washed out bout the same, it did the next time I got them. If I remember correctly, I think the little pecker gnats are A-sex so they all lay many eggs in soil, larvae hatches and goes staight to snack n' on your root hairs. I cant remember the amount of soap per gal(I'll re-post if I find it) but try it and the strips together. Should wipe them out.

[stinkyattic]

If you've got fungus gnats, that means you have too-wet conditions somewhere in your grow area. Gnats need stagnant water or soggy soil to breed. Look under pots, in drain trays, and for puddles. Get rid of them anf the gnats go too!

[killerweed420]

I like to put a little molasses in a bowl and all the little creepers seem to love it and get stuck and die a long painful death.lol

[painretreat]

Very nice thread with info!! thanks all! An ounce of prevention! PR:thumbsup:

[Dutch Pimp]

If you buy potting soil/mix that has been stored outside in the elements; at the store?...the gnat eggs are there in the soil when you bring it home...surprise! Those little holes in the bag make so easy; for the gnats.

[MdmPele]

One word: gnatrol.

It's natural. It is a bacteria that attacks only certain types of bugs. The same bacteria is in Mosquito Dunks (I've heard these can be used too, but i havent).


even if you correct the soil conditions, you'll still have gnats.

in organic soils, there are beneficial funguses. Happy Frog adds these to their soils. I add them to mine. Fungus gnats (look a little like a mosquito) don't care what kind of fungus they're eating, good or bad.

I've tried drying out my girls to get rid of them, to the detriment of my garden.




Get some gnatrol. very very safe too use. not too expensive. I found it online for <$20.

[Richol]

I found that some apple cider vinegar helps a whole lot just my 2cents

[Cocoa0069]

Thanks mates for all the tips. I've fixed the problem I bought some Venus fly traps 3 of them and hung up some fly strips right next to my lady. Haven't seen one flying little shit since. :thumbsup: