How do I get rid of gnats in plants.

Answer by  worker6738 (55)

Do not over water your house plants and make sure every plant has proper drainage for the water to flow through. Chemicals such as insect sprays can be very effective to solving the problem.

Answer by  worker1889 (49)

if you can't rid of it using chemicals try to use oil so if the stick to the oils they won't be able to climb through the plant. once they stick to the oil and make them immobilize they will eventually die. or use vinegar to attract them but make sure they wont be able to climb back the hole.

Answer by  TwoToneDodge (2204)

The first trick you can try is removing the top layer of soil from your plants. Gnats lay their eggs on the surface of the dirt. Use a shovel and get rid of the top layer. You can also try out lemon and lemongrass essential oils around the lip of the pots.

Answer by  mcmario2007 (786)

Gnats are found in moist areas and they can be very much of a disturbance and house plants are the most invaded by gnats because they like moist and cool temperature to lay their eggs in the soil, the best remedy will be to get a good insect killer and keep your plants in a dry and sunny spot

Answer by  worker6012 (45)

Gnats can distroy the plants from growing. You can use different things for getting rid of gnats. Smaoke fire near plant can distroy gnats. Soap pesticiders can be used in some extents. Also remove top layer of soil. Gnats are resided nearly one inch from top layer of soil. You can use cider vineger. Gnats are attracted towards vineger.