Garden Magic LAVA-LITE No Gnats, prevents gnats laying larvae, keep your plants and home gnat free naturally (1 Litre)

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Be sure to follow the label for both mixing and applying. "Though neem oil has a slightly residual effect (which means that it will last for a while), it's best to repeat the treatment a few times according to the label directions," Pangborn advises. To help relieve itching, apply a thin layer of hydrocortisone cream to the affected area. This type of cream contains a medicine called corticosteroids, which can help reduce the irritation, redness, and itchiness caused by gnat bites. You’re likely to need to repeat the application a few times to break the reproductive cycle for long-term control. How to use fungus gnat traps If you notice gnats hovering around your kitchen sink or bathroom fixtures, consider thoroughly cleaning your drains to kill gnats that may be hiding within along with their egg deposits. To do this, clean your sinks with your usual cleaning solution, using a pipe brush in and around the drain. One simple way to remove gnats from your drain is to pour boiling water down the pipes once or twice a week until you no longer see gnats hovering around your pipes.

They end up in your yard or around your house from a couple of different sources," he says. "For example, they can be brought in from a plant that has eggs in the soil, mulch that may have eggs or larvae, or from a neighboring property, woods, farm, or nearby wetlands." If, however, gnats have gathered in a room and it's windy outdoors, opening up windows to create a breeze indoors will discourage them from hanging about. They are not great flyers and tend to dislike rooms with good air movement. 9. With chemicals However, if the flies are established, the larvae can be killed with biological control using nematode worms.The worms will seek and destroy the maggots, and they are safe to use around humans and pets.' Place a bowl of apple cider vinegar, water, and a few drops of washing-up liquid next to the affected plant, and the gnats will swoop into the bowl (and never leave).

Why Do I Have Gnats?

Fungus gnats are really only of concern if they are causing damage to seedlings or cuttings; established plants are not harmed.

Working alongside existing watering regimes and feeds, as well as a natural grow media on its own, the LAVA-LITE collection of organic horticulture products helps with moisture control, thermal protection and, when dug in to the soil, getting that vital air to the roots to keep your plants healthy.Cleaning with vinegar is a well-known home remedy, but did you know it can be used to get rid of gnats too? Simply combine half a cup of apple cider vinegar with a cup of warm water and a few drops of dish soap into a pretty bowl or cup. Put the bowl/cup where the gnats tend to congregate. They will be attracted by the sweet smell and the chance of a drink. As they reach in to sip the solution, the dish soap traps them and they drown. 6. With overripe fruit

Keep your drains clean: Perform regular drain maintenance with diluted bleach or a specialized cleaning solution to keep them free of food particles and fungus gnat larvae. Cover exposed skin. Gnats usually bite around the face, but they can bite any area of exposed skin. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when you’re outside. Poor housekeeping: wiping up spills, draining standing water, keeping drains clean, sealing garbage cans and putting away uneaten food, fruit and veg will help deter them. You probably won’t notice the infestation at first — but once yellow spots have appeared on your plant’s leaves, they may have already damaged the roots. Causes of fungus gnat infestationThe flies live on the soil surface or in the vicinity — you may find them on the windowsill alongside the pot if the population is overgrowing the soil. All of our LAVA-LITE products are derived from volcanic deposits. They are all natural, lightweight and pH neutral. If your fungus gnat isn’t making itself known by flying in your face, you’ll recognise the problem by looking at the topsoil of your house plants.

Again, that delightful smell of Christmas is like napalm in the morning for fungus gnats. Sprinkle a thin layer of cinnamon, and the larvae will be toast in no time.Add the oil to the water, and irrigate your plants with it. You’ll need 20 drops for tea tree and lavender oil and just 10 for neem oil. Biological warfare: Spreading nematodes Gnats may lay eggs in clothes if they are left damp and undisturbed for a period of time, so making sure your laundry room is equipped to properly dry your clothing is essential. If gnats have laid eggs on damp clothes, there is a chance that larvae (maggots) will hatch within a few days or weeks. All our 100% natural pest control products create a barrier to stop the laying of eggs or act as a deterrent. Naturally-derived, non-toxic pest control products that are child, pet and animal-safe as well as ecologically friendly.