How to Get Rid of Little Flying Bugs in Potting Soil

Bugged by those little flying gnat-like insects all over the houseplants? Try spreading a half-inch layer of sand over the soil surface.

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Q: I love having my indoor plants, but the yearly gnats I get are driving me nuts! Is there anything I can do to get rid of this pesky little guys? I've tried everything I could find online with google searches, but they keep coming back.

i can't say for sure where these came from, other than a houseplant, but they seem to be multiplying. i'd like to spray or something, but don't want to the hurt the plants or pets or people. any suggestions on what i can use to get rid of them in one fell swoop? thanks maryanne
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Gnats are annoying little pests. They like to travel in packs, and they often invade our homes. Thus, it's important to quickly identify the food or plant that attracts the gnats, and remove these items from the home. In most cases, house plants are the culprit. Fortunately, there are ways to get rid of gnats, and keep house plants indoors.