Fungus Gnats After Bringing Plants Indoors? A Safe 3-Step Fix

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Tiny flies at your face? Classic gnat season after the indoor move—here’s the safe fix.

Steps

  • Dry-down: water only when top 1–2 inches are dry; bottom-water to keep surface drier.
  • Deploy sticky traps at soil level to catch adults fast.
  • Biological control: BTI (mosquito bits/dunks) soak → use the water to irrigate weekly x 3.

Key Takeaways

  • Break the cycle: dry-down + traps + BTI.
  • Surface moisture invites gnats; keep tops dry.
  • Repeat weekly for 3 weeks to catch cohorts.

Sprouty’s Quick Tip

Top-dress with a thin layer of coarse sand or LECA to discourage egg-laying.

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