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ajv73

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Posted 1408458990	Reply with quote #1

I just noticed gnats on my smaller plants in the greenhouse. First time I've seen them. I know gnats have been discussed extensively on the forum - almost too much. My plan is to get some sticky traps and some sundews. If I do that do I still need to do any chemicals into the soil? Will that hurt the plants? Thanks..Tony __________________ Tony V. - Western PA, Zone 6a

armando93223

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Posted 1408463614	Reply with quote #2

I killed many gnats with just putting water in a cup by my bright windows. They drink the water and drown. Pretty Simple...LOL I also killed many by getting Fly strips. I also smeared that sticky stuff from the strip onto some plastic that was covering a window. Got a lot of them with these methods. __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

jake

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Posted 1408464879	Reply with quote #3

Quote: Originally Posted by ajv73 I just noticed gnats on my smaller plants in the greenhouse. First time I've seen them. I know gnats have been discussed extensively on the forum - almost too much. My plan is to get some sticky traps and some sundews. If I do that do I still need to do any chemicals into the soil? Will that hurt the plants? Thanks..Tony Your biggest problem is probably the greenhouse. Get them outside. I have rooted over 200 cuttings this year. All rooting and growing was done outside. The last gnat I saw was last year. Some are probably around but haven't been seen. I no longer will root or grow inside. My warm and hot spring,summer and fall allows me to do this. __________________ Jake Zone 8B Crystal clear Gulf of Mexico,White sand beaches,Citrus trees, Large hurricanes,and tornadoes. Wish list: Scott's Yellow ( now have cuttings, Spring will tell)

FiggieFive_0

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Posted 1408465162	Reply with quote #4

Just like Armando, I use the sticky fly tape and the water cup. Instead, I add apple cider vinegar in the water to attract the gnats. And keep the cup away from your plants. Dave started a thread with this stuff you can add to the soil called "Insect Frass" http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/insect-frass-7002946?pid=1283640602#post1283640602 __________________ Nate Faith, Family, Friends, and Figs (not necessarily in that order).

ajv73

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Posts: 141

Posted 1408468727	Reply with quote #5

Thanks for suggestions. Jake, these aren't new cuttings. They are small plants but past that stage. I put them in the greenhouse mainly because we've been having such cool nights. Last week we had low temps in the 40's. It picked up this week and seems warmer. I just thought the smaller plants would benefit from some more consistent temps and let them grow a bit longer before they slow down for winter. Thanks __________________ Tony V. - Western PA, Zone 6a

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