Fungus gnats, small fly-like pests, can quickly and easily become a pain for any plant parent, expert or beginner. Although adult gnats do not harm plants, their larvae feed on plant roots, impeding growth and potentially leading to yellowing leaves, wilting, and poor growth. Perfect Plantista's Houseplant Pest Spray (thyme oil spray), regarded as "the best bug spray for indoor plants," is here to restore the happiness and health of your houseplant collection and get rid of those fungus gnats- guaranteed.
- Identifying Fungus Gnats: Fungus gnats are tiny, dark insects that resemble mosquitoes. They are often seen flying around the soil surface of your plants or near windows.
- Spray the Top of the Soil: Begin by generously spraying the top layer of the soil where fungus gnat larvae reside. Ensure you evenly distribute the spray across the soil surface.
- Spray the Drainage Holes: Don't forget to spray the drainage holes as fungus gnats often hide and reproduce in these areas.
- Repeat Daily: Consistency is crucial when dealing with fungus gnats. Repeat the process every day until you no longer see any signs of these pests. For best results, be sure to also apply immediately after watering. This allows the pest spray to seep into the soil and eliminate more larvae while repelling adult fungus gnats from laying more eggs.
Best practices from our Founder:
"Fungus gnats were the bane of my existence until I developed our Houseplant Pest Spray. Here's my best advice on how to get rid of them for good.
- Ensure your plants are drying out entirely between waterings by sticking your finger in the soil. Adult gnats are attracted to moist soil where they will lay eggs.
- (You can determine if your soil is wet by sticking your fingers in the soil and pinching some in between your fingers. If you see water seep out, that plant does not need water. If the soil is moist but water isn't seeping out, wait a few more days until watering.)
- When you do water, use a 50/50 mix of water and hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide will kill any of the fungus gnat eggs and larvae the Houseplant Pest Spray can't reach.
- Use our Houseplant Pest Spray immediately after watering to ward off any adult gnats looking for a home. This will also allow the Houseplant Pest Spray to seep down into the soil and kill any larvae easier.
- Be sure to apply to the topsoil, drainage hole, and cover pot of the affected plants daily. Spraying the foliage will have little to no effect on the lifecycle of fungus gnats.
- Be sure you aren't over-fertilizing. Organic matter in the soil is what fungus gnats feed off of and an excess of fertilizer in wet soil is a fungus gnat's paradise!
Our Houseplant Pest Spray, made from thyme oil, cinnamon bark oil, and peppermint oil, is a natural bug spray for plants that is both effective and safe for your houseplants. With Perfect Plantista, you can ensure that your plant collection stays lush, thriving, and free from the damage caused by fungus gnats.
