How to Get Rid of Little Flying Bugs in Potting Soil

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Tip 1 - How to Remove Gnats From Potting Soil

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by PS 340 GB | permalink

If you notice little gnats flying out of your potting soil every time you water your houseplants or container garden, you have a problem with fungus gnats. While these small bugs can seem ...

For further reading: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-gnats-potting-soil-44258.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to get rid of those gnats flying over the houseplants: Gardening Q&A

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Forerunner TSD | permalink

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

For further reading: http://blog.pennlive.com/gardening/2014/01/how_to_get_rid_of_those_gnats.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - Goodbye, Fungus Gnats: Pest-Free Potting Soil: Gardenista

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by reytetepul reytetepul | permalink

Five pesticide-free home remedies for pest-free houseplants.

For further reading: http://www.gardenista.com/posts/goodbye-fungus-gnats-pest-free-potting-soil ^[3]

Tip 4 - How To Get Rid Of House Plant Gnats? — Good Questions

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Juan Ravera | permalink

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.

For further reading: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-get-rid-of-house-plant-144263 ^[4]

Tip 5 - Little black gnat type bugs

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Isabella Henry | permalink

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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For further reading: http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/2083210/little-black-gnat-type-bugs ^[5]

Tip 6 - Miracle-Gro Potting Soil and Fungus Gnat Infestations

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Maria Quinby | permalink

Suddenly have an insect infestation after using Miracle-Gro potting soils? Yeah, me too. I was so ecstatic to have put together my first raised bed for a vegetable garden this year. It's nearly ful...

For further reading: http://www.getgreenbewell.com/miracle-gro-potting-soil-and-fungus-gnat-infestations/ ^[6]

Tip 7 - How to Get Rid of Gnats in House Plants | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Michelle Rosen | permalink

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.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_2305145_rid-gnats-house-plants.html ^[7]