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vanlassie

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8. We're having lots in my community and someone said

Reply to OneGrassRoot (Original post)

Mon Apr 24, 2023, 01:54 PM

Apr 2023

they make tunnel nests in the potted soil. They suggested having a plastic fork to stir the soil frequently, poking the fork in to the soil to keep it handy.

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Any "bad bug" solutions that don't deter good bugs? [View all] OneGrassRoot Apr 2023 OP

Gnats may go away as the soil habituates and their natural predators find them outdoors. n/t TygrBright Apr 2023 #1

Ah, you made me realize something... OneGrassRoot Apr 2023 #3

General purpose: marigolds, garlic Tetrachloride Apr 2023 #2

You could try an empty bottle partly filled with white vinegar Jerry2144 Apr 2023 #4

Sprinkle cinnamon on plant soil- It works! n/t Quakerfriend Apr 2023 #5

I used to use Jilly_in_VA Apr 2023 #6

Oooh, I love these tips! OneGrassRoot Apr 2023 #7

We're having lots in my community and someone said vanlassie Apr 2023 #8

I use the large rolls of fly paper from Tractor Supply. Gets 98% bad bugs-- flies and gnats dutch777 Apr 2023 #9

Thank you all so much. I appreciate the wisdom. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2023 #10