Limited watering of potted plants will kill gnats
Jun 10, 2006
FUNGUS gnats are small, about one inch long, black flies which are commonly found around decaying vegetation. They have large wings and long antennae, but they are weak flyers and do not move far from the breeding site.
FUNGUS gnats are small, about one inch long, black flies which are commonly found around decaying vegetation. They have large wings and long antennae, but they are weak flyers and do not move far from the breeding site.
In the household, fungus gnats are usually found around potted plants.The larvae can complete their development by feeding on the wet and decaying organic matter in the pot soil.
Control measure:
Infestations of fungus gnats usually occur during the rainy season when houseplants may be over-watered and the moist soil provides their breeding site. Control can be achieved by permitting the pot soil to dry between watering, this will kill the fungus gnat larvae.
The writer can be reached on
solube2000@yahoo.co.uk
In the household, fungus gnats are usually found around potted plants.The larvae can complete their development by feeding on the wet and decaying organic matter in the pot soil.
Control measure:
Infestations of fungus gnats usually occur during the rainy season when houseplants may be over-watered and the moist soil provides their breeding site. Control can be achieved by permitting the pot soil to dry between watering, this will kill the fungus gnat larvae.
The writer can be reached on
solube2000@yahoo.co.uk