Will this work for fungus gnats in the soil and swarming the plant?
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it will work on the active ones to a degree but is a fairly week insecticide, your best bet is to get a granular systemic like Bonide Systemic granules, you apply that product to the soil it will control the gnats in the soil and the plant takes it up through the roots so when the gnats bite the plant they die as well.
2029573
It does work to kill the grubs the moles seek. It's not an over night solution but will work. Add some milky spores to the mix and your problem will be solved.
1770252
That is what I used it on Anne. I got fungus gnats from a soil I used and it was crazy! Never having dealt with them before I thought they were fruit flies until I read up about them. My violets were fine after I used it. I also used fly strips.
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I don't know. I bought it to use on caterpillars that were infesting my Texas Laurel. It does a good job of keeping them under control. I would suggest you Google what kills gnats. I have an idea this won't do the trick.
1225008
There are other bacterial agents that are intended for soil treatment. Google it. Not this one. If you spray the plants from the beginning the fungus will have hard time establishing on the leaf.
1035799
I have used this on soil around delicate plants and it does not seem to effect them. This is a sollution meant to kill fungus gnat larvae and really serves no other purpose. I read through the information on the container and it says nothing with regard to dangers of using around fruits and vegetables. I do use this indoors.
499780
The Summit 30 oz. container that I have of "Mosquito Bits" states on the label that it will control Fungus Gnats too........
334972
Hello Myrna, I answer all questions with complete honesty based on my experience with a product. I do not believe that this product would work with any plant. We had fungus gnats in and around our houseplants. This product did nothing. Sadly, after trying so many products (at great cost) we had to get rid of all of our plants (many of them were over ten years old).
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I'm not sure. I've never tried it on indoor plants, but I imagine it would work if they are attacking your plants.
711072
Works to kill a number of pests on growth and in soil, just mix per directions. Spray or water
1543855
Not sure if it works on gnats as it is a fungicide. Has a pretty funky oder so use indoors is not a good idea.
655060
Sorry I ordered this for my son-in-law to use for ants. It works on termites and ants. Wish I could help more.
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NO, and that is why I purchased it. Total fail. Worthless as far as I can tell. Still have the fungus gnats in a houseplant. My suggestion is to try something else.
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The little sticky cardboard doodads do help. I propped a sticky up on the soil, against the trunk/branches of each of two large indoor ficus plants/trees. After a week or so, there were lots of dead gnats on them but still several flying around. I read up online, so now my other strategy has been to refrain from watering the plants for as long as possible, without hurting the plant. Then I water them thoroughly. This gives the soil and the fungus in it (the gnats' food) a chance to dry out. Then the little buggers can't thrive. There is still a stray flying around in a while, but it is soooo much better. The little sticky cardboard doodads do help. I propped a sticky up on the soil, against the trunk/branches of each of two large indoor ficus plants/trees. After a week or so, there were lots of dead gnats on them but still several flying around. I read up online, so now my other strategy has been to refrain from watering the plants for as long as possible, without hurting the plant. Then I water them thoroughly. This gives the soil and the fungus in it (the gnats' food) a chance to dry out. Then the little buggers can't thrive. There is still a stray flying around in a while, but it is... » Read More The little sticky cardboard doodads do help. I propped a sticky up on the soil, against the trunk/branches of each of two large indoor ficus plants/trees. After a week or so, there were lots of dead gnats on them but still several flying around. I read up online, so now my other strategy has been to refrain from watering the plants for as long as possible, without hurting the plant. Then I water them thoroughly. This gives the soil and the fungus in it (the gnats' food) a chance to dry out. Then the little buggers can't thrive. There is still a stray flying around in a while, but it is soooo much better. « Show Less
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It likely will. In my experience, this works best as a weapon to kill the aggressive wasps as soon as they get near you. I would leave them alone if they would leave me alone, but since they are aggressive, this stuff literally knocks them out of the air and onto the ground in one shot!
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Yes, it will. It is designed to kill just about any living tree, shrub or plant. Be careful.
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Sure, if you don't mind being invaded by a swarm of bugs. The Miracle Grow soils -- all of them -- are loaded with little tiny transparent golden pearls that hatch into nasty gnats. They'll destroy certain plant roots and be all over the place. They are a pain to get rid of. Pick another brand of potting soil. This stuff is trouble.