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More Ways to Get Rid of Gnats in Houseplants

While gnats may seem to be only a nuisance they can seriously damage a plant's structure if they are left unopposed. It is important to keep in mind that gnats are drawn to houseplants that are over watered and left damp. Along with to much water decaying plant debris can ... Continue to "More Ways to Get Rid of Gnats in Houseplants"

Managing Gnats in Houseplants

While many people view gnats as only a nuisance and an eye sore real gardeners understand the risks that a gnat infestation can cause. There are many houseplants that are susceptible to attack by many insects and mite pests. Some of these houseplant pests(including gnats) can cause extensive damage to ... Continue to "Managing Gnats in Houseplants"

How to Remove Gnats from Houseplants

You may have recently purchased some beautiful houseplants, set them out in your home or office and got ready to sit back and enjoy them when suddenly you notice what seems like millions of gnats crawling out of the soil and flying everywhere. While you may want to recoil in ... Continue to "How to Remove Gnats from Houseplants"

How to Get Rid of Gnats

Many gardeners will tell you that of all the flying pests, gnats might be the most annoying. Though they are harmless, these little pests hover and buzz around our heads, driving us crazy. Gnats are also known as vinegar flies or fruit flies because of their intense attraction to the ... Continue to "How to Get Rid of Gnats"

Gnats in Houseplants

A common problem that many gardeners face with their houseplants is an infestation of gnats. Generally these small pests are known as Fungus gnats. Fungus gnats are small, dark colored flies that jump and fly across the soil surface. The adult gnats are commonly seen as they collect around windows. ... Continue to "Gnats in Houseplants"

Pests

For the average home gardener insect pests and plant diseases are not particularly pressing problems. In nine out of every ten cases plant failure can be traced not to an invading horde of hungry insects or a mysterious mold or blight but rather to those greatest enemies of house plants, ... Continue to "Pests"

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