The pesky little flying bugs seem to like the damp soil and standing water in the violet pot. After some Googling for suggestions to help control the bugs, I implemented these two changes.
- I am trying to capture and remove the larvae by placing a potato slice on the soil and keeping it wet. The gnats are supposed to like putting their next generation in the potato. So then when I pick it out and toss it, the kids are supposed to go along.
- I place a small amount of Mosquito Dunks into the watering can I use to keep the plant wet. The bacillus ingredient is natural and non-poisonous, so it seemed like a good thing to try.
After using these treatments for about 3 weeks, I don't see much of a difference in the gnat population. I'll keep trying though !!
Do any of my readers have suggestions that have worked for them? Please leave a comment with the information if you can help. Thanks !!!
1 comment:
I wonder if this African Violet would grow in a terrarium for which you could get a screen on top?
It sure looks pretty. I keep a fly tape (those sticky ones) above the kitchen sink next to my fruit basket. I was told they come out of the sink (from the sewer?) ... but the fly tape seems to work, only it doesn't look very good.
Also, I once purchased a spray you could spray on plants for knats, but African Violets don't like their leaves wet because they have fuzzy leaves...so, I don't know.
Have a good day!
Doris
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