freaking gants!

[J.C.grower]

wassup IC, so ive noticed that there has been a build up of gnats in my cab and i was wondering if theres anything that i could put n top of the soil to get rid of these little pests ? is it easily available?

JC

 

[paladin420]

Well I hydro so that makes them regulars around here. Nematodes seem to be catching up,24 dollars at the local hydro store.diatematous earth I hear works, again the grow store. Mosquito dunks crushed on top of your soil, farm and feed stores. Good luck

 

[German Shepherd]

I just got rid of mine. Use lots of yellow sticky traps near the plants and the kicker is to use "good" dry sheets near your intake and around the grow medium of the plant. Good dryer sheets mean snuggle or gain or something really strong smelling. Not no name sheets. Hope this helps.

 

[GrowBox420]

wassup IC, so ive noticed that there has been a build up of gnats in my cab and i was wondering if theres anything that i could put n top of the soil to get rid of these little pests ? is it easily available?

JC

I second the motion is there anything in my house that I would be able to take care of them with?

 

[trichrider]

got two hands? start bitchslapping those pesky little fuckers...that'll put a terror into them.

bottom feed/water is the only other alternative i would reccomend that i don't see mentioned.

death to the gnats!!!

 

[J.C.grower]

got two hands? start bitchslapping those pesky little fuckers...that'll put a terror into them.



death to the gnats!!!

hahah trichrider! ive been killing all the ones i see, but they keep poppin out of nowhere! im gonna try all the great suggestions everyone has put in. thanks for all the great advice!
stay fligh
JC

 

[BOMBAYCAT]

I've had good luck with the mosquito dunks they sell at Lowes/Home Depot. I crumble 1/4 tsp and sprinkle on the top so everytime I water some goes in. Also I put a little bit in the plates under the pots that catches runoff water. It's not instant but in a couple weeks there will be no more gnats. When I see a few flyers I treat again. My cat loves to catch them but doesn't get enough to make a differance. LOL

 

[FoCo(No.Co)]

I recommend real pesticides.

 

[josh's meds]

fungicide 3 from garden safe works good for lots of prob and ive had good luck with it. under 5$ at walmart, lowes, etc
good luck

 

[mr bub]

use insecticidal soap, spray the top of the soil and the outside of your pots and all around the floor, also use the mosquito dunks
no chemical pesticides should be used when in flower.

 

[Hammerhead]

sevin-5 powder insecticide. This is not used on the plant but as a top dressing for 3 days. Works every time..

 

[Maj.PotHead]

Diatomaceous Earth - The Best Pesticide You've Never Heard Of

http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=70408&highlight=diatomaceous+earth

i would suggest wear a dust mask over face when applying this product. when i use this product i sprinkle a small ammount over top of soil not to much. like my 2 gal bags maybe 3 even soup spoons full then i gently water it into soil.

 

[señorsloth]

diatomatious earth! i'm really amazed that it took like 8 replies to get the ONLY correct answer to one of the easiest questions in indoor growing. its the only thing you should ever use for gnats, using chemical poisons to kill what is basically a harmless nuisance is pure idiocy...ESPECIALLY when all you have to do is sprinkle a light dusting of dirt cheep white power on your soil, killing them all in days!

diatomatious earth is cheep, completely safe, and extremely effective. buy a bag and it will last forever!

 

[Weird]

d. earth si the best

get food grade at agway

still wear a mask but food grade safer

mosquito dunks are bacteria and also an organic solution but offer not benefit to the plant

d. earth also adds other nutritional benefits

many people add it as a preventative to the soil

i do not

 

[J.C.grower]

thanks! i think i am going to get the D. earth , i ahve a question, is it fine to use at day 33 of flower? will it do anything to the flowers or am i completely fine? thanks!

 

[Maj.PotHead]

thanks! i think i am going to get the D. earth , i ahve a question, is it fine to use at day 33 of flower? will it do anything to the flowers or am i completely fine? thanks!

you'll be fine just sprinkle a tad on top of soil then water into soil
of course if ya have fans on blown turn off during this or you may blow the DE around room after watering turn fans back on.

 

[the gnome]

in addition to the above I keep a paint screen over my intake on my cooltubes
it helps keeps the bulbs clean and helps with the fliers
and if I have gnat probs,
then every week depending on your prob a few hundred dead gnats are caught in it.

what is basically a harmless nuisance

senor sloth, pests like gnats and whiteflies can be a harmless nusance at best
at worst they serve as vectors that spread plant disease's/bacterial/viral infections
and even other much more serious insect pests such as broad mites
kill em all!
kiil em now!

 

[J.C.grower]

you'll be fine just sprinkle a tad on top of soil then water into soil

hey maj.Pothead thanks for the great help i really appreciate it, im just wondering how much is a "tad" i have 2 X 2.5 gal pots and one 1 gal pot. thanks! i just purchased Natures Wisdom Food Grade DE.

 

[the gnome]

what do you do about the gnats that live
in the drainage holes short of a root drench?
I have no more prob with the top but when watered they will come out of the drain holes on the grow bags, I keep bug spray handy but its just a control, not a cure

 

[Maj.PotHead]

what do you do about the gnats that live
in the drainage holes short of a root drench?
I have no more prob with the top but when watered they will come out of the drain holes on the grow bags, I keep bug spray handy but its just a control, not a cure

1st JC
i use a 1/4 cup messureing cup to get some then i use a large soup spoon even not heaped. and sprinkle it over top it'll take 2-3 spoons full then i'll spread it like in landscaping. kinda lol then just water gently so then DE washes into the soil and not to the sides.

the gnats that live die when they go back into the soil to lay larve. i water for 15-20% drainage out the bottom all the gnats larve die.

and for duders comment {what is basically a harmless nuisance }
not really harmless because the larve feed on the same substance the micozi bacteria and fungi feed on. they compeate when your infested and the plants will suffer some.