Gnats, notsees, midges, fruit flies,

[Paracelsus]

Gnats, notsees, midges, fruit flies, how do YOU control or even get rid of them??? I’m starting to have a few extra notsees gnats hovering around. I don’t have an air pump for tea, but I do have Kelp and Neem, I can buy mint and cilantro locally but not sure if it’s organic, so it probably isn’t.
I was thinking mint mulch after a Neem & Mint Folier. Are there any problems with doing that

 

[D.A.A.S.69]

Hey Paracelsus, try keeping your soil dryer, and yellow sticky paper in your tent. Loving reading your other journal.
Lots of air movement.

 

[Paracelsus]

D.A.A.S.69 So there lies the rub!
I was told to keep the LOS surface moist. But the little air bombers seem to thrive on it. I am going to try a mint folier and mulch. I put down a 1/2 measure of Neem and Kelp and the Apple Cider vinegar has caught a few but with the last heat wave they got a jump on me.

 

[Chefbjy]

They love wet soil. https://www.homeremedyhacks.com/17-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-gnats/

 

[DW2]

Howdy Paracelsus, I'm not a soil grower, but I have seen others talk about controlling those bothersome pests buy covering the top of the soil with diatomatious earth. I use Azamax both directly in my reservoirs and as a foliar spray when I encounter an infestation of them, it takes a little time , but works well.
Good luck with Your growing.

 

[Paracelsus]

Thanks @@D.A.A.S.69

 

[Paracelsus]

This is great stuff, so many ideas to try. I am going to repost it so people can see what it’s about thanks Chefbjy

 

[Paracelsus]

Courtesy Chefbjy

 

[Chefbjy]

Np I know you're going all organic so I definitely thought about it before I looked into it. I'd try various methods just to keep the critters in line. The cinammon is kind of intriguing.

 

[Motoman15]

Try a layer of diatomaceous earth. It is will really keep things under control. I always use it at the start of every grow.

 

[D.A.A.S.69]

Paracelsus, good morning, read Mcubed476 post this morning about his plants.
He also had an invasion of bugs, from keeping his coco damp-wet all the time.Now he is having to use Neem Oil an traps to get rid of them, man I hate bugs, only bugs I like are on my fishing hook. Later Paracelsus and good luck! !

 

[quirk]

Garrett Juice and Orange Oil. 1 oz. each per gallon. Always PH then you can water in or foliar spray. No more bugs.

 

[Paracelsus]

ppI did the Neem thing this morning, I folier sprayed Neem and watered in, no real help. I just ordered these from Mountain Organics

 

[Chefbjy]

Let us know how they do.

 

[Paracelsus]

I’ve got high hopes for the citrus berry tonic