Garden Magic LAVA-LITE No Gnats, prevents gnats laying larvae, keep your plants and home gnat free naturally (1 Litre)

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Finally, a fruit trap can prove effective. Homeowners can cover a jar of overripe fruit with plastic wrap and poke small holes into the wrap’s surface. The gnats will smell a food source and enter the jar, becoming trapped. 2. Use a Spray Add the oil to the water, and irrigate your plants with it. You’ll need 20 drops for tea tree and lavender oil and just 10 for neem oil. Biological warfare: Spreading nematodes Be sure to follow the label for both mixing and applying. "Though neem oil has a slightly residual effect (which means that it will last for a while), it's best to repeat the treatment a few times according to the label directions," Pangborn advises.

Fungus gnats: Fungus gnats thrive in damp conditions and feed on decaying plant matter and fungi. They often inhabit the soil of overwatered house plants. Fungus gnats do not bite, but their larvae can damage your plants, and the adult gnats can be a nuisance. Replace the matches every three weeks. And bear in mind; this method is only suitable for established plants. Piling sandSo, spread baking soda over the potting soil surface with a sieve, then moisten it with a water spray. You probably won’t notice the infestation at first — but once yellow spots have appeared on your plant’s leaves, they may have already damaged the roots. Causes of fungus gnat infestation Step 2: Gently pat down the product to make as even a surface as possible, pushing it fully to the edge of your pot/container. Fungus gnats are really only of concern if they are causing damage to seedlings or cuttings; established plants are not harmed.

Install window screens. To keep gnats out of your home, install mesh screens in your windows and doors. A ceiling or floor fan may also keep them away. Mix water with a few drops of dish soap, and spray it around affected plants to kill the larvae. Very simple and effective. However, while you’ll find yourself bugged out by these tiny little critters, they’re not particularly harmful. They will gnaw at your plants’ roots, which usually only negatively affects young plants. Take action over fungus gnats An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Peterson recommends keeping your home – and especially your kitchen sink drains and toilets clean and clear. Dispose of any fruit or other produce past its prime, and do the same with any cut flowers.

Clean up food and drinks after meals: Don’t allow food or drinks to sit out after meals and clean up any food or drink spillages shortly after they happen. Use insect repellent. After using sunscreen, apply an insect repellent that contains DEET to any areas of exposed skin. If you prefer a more natural alternative, use a product containing oil of lemon eucalyptus. Stops the life cycle of the gnats, so once they are gone, they are gone…forever. No harmful chemicals or pesticides All of our LAVA-LITE products are derived from volcanic deposits. They are all natural, lightweight and pH neutral. Ensure the grounds are dry before applying, and water from below. Essential oils to fight fungus gnats

It also offers the added benefit of being a pH neutral product that can be used with any household plant variety and its composition increases moisture retention. Choosing NO-GNATS is a sound ecological decision, with no harmful chemicals or pesticides – for natural gnat control. Benefits of NO-GNATS Protects plant The larvae are thin, white grubs that can grow up to 5mm long. They live in and on the soil, feeding on the roots and other organic materials such as dead leaves. Gnats may lay eggs in clothes if they are left damp and undisturbed for a period of time, so making sure your laundry room is equipped to properly dry your clothing is essential. If gnats have laid eggs on damp clothes, there is a chance that larvae (maggots) will hatch within a few days or weeks. Simply pour half a cup of bleach down a drain slowly, allowing the bleach to drip down the sides of the pipes where you have seen gnats and you will wipe out any larvae or adults hiding there. 10. With good housekeeping

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Regarding houseplants, Pangborn says gnats are looking for consistently moist environments where they can lay eggs — and that's why potted plants are so attractive to them. "The trouble comes when the top layer of potting mix doesn't dry out between waterings, since the top layer is where the gnats settle," she says. Gnat infestations typically occur with plants that need a lot of water or plants that are overwatered. One of the first steps in dispelling gnats from your home is to make their common hiding places hostile. As gnats commonly gather in areas of high moisture and humidity, the bathroom and kitchen can be a hotspot for these ghastly pests.

OK — this is starting to sound more and more like the latest instalment of the Alien movie franchise — but bear with me.Water and feed can still drain through the soil to the roots as part of a watering regime. How to use NO-GNATS Ironically, both opening and closing windows will solve your gnat problem. If the gnats are finding their way indoors from your yard (perhaps they've found a drain they particularly love and it's near an open window), shutting or fitting a fly screen will help. Water plants with less frequency: Only water your indoor plants when necessary. If you overwater your plants, gnats may use the area for moisture and to lay eggs. Just as gnats are attracted to the smell of apple cider vinegar and rotting fruit, they love the smell of red wine. Mix half a cup of red wine with a few drops of dish soap in a cup or bowl, or leave the dregs of an old bottle of red wine, add some dish soap, and put where the gnats are a problem. The gnats will find their way in easily enough, but are unlikely to emerge. 8. By opening (and closing) windows They like moist and warm conditions, so they are attracted to your breath. And before you know it, you’re batting off the fungus flies from flying in your face every couple of minutes.