Fungus Gnats

[Denise]

Since bringing my hibiscus inside, I am noticing the annoying little fungus gnats flying around. I saw some ideas online after googling how to get rid of them, but thought I'd ask the "experts" here how you all have dealt with these?

[Doll]

Denise, did you read this page:
http://www.hiddenvalleyhibiscus.com/care/gnats.htm

[Denise]

Thanks Doll. I hadn't seen that.

[Cindy]

Hi Denise,

Sorry I didn't see this question!!!!!! I'm glad John answered it!

The easiest way to keep fungus gnats away is to use 1 big drop of detergent (dish or hand soap) in each gallon of water you use to water your plants. It works like magic, and keeps all kinds of bugs away that might try to drink your plant's water - earwigs, gnats, flies, etc.

If you use our HVH Houseplant Formula, it also kills and prevents gnats and these other water-drinking bugs. You don't have to add anything to it.

Good luck!
Cindy

[Denise]

Thanks Cindy. I will try that. I have tried a couple of different things but there are still a few hanging around!

[Cindy]

One other thing I've noticed, Denise, is that the gnats like ANY water I have hanging around my house, like flower vases or rooting cuttings in glasses. So when you're in the stage of trying to get rid of an infestation, it's better to minimize any standing water in your house. Once the infestation is gone, and the gnats can't lay eggs in your pots any more, then you don't have to worry about flower vases. But minimizing standing water sources while you're trying to get rid of them does help.

Good luck!
Cindy

[Denise]

Thanks Cindy!