Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sciarid flies (aka fungus gnats) can be a real pest for indoor gardeners. Find out how the fungus gnat breeds and the damage these bugs (or rather, their larvae) can do to your plants. We discuss preventative and reactionary tips for pest control and eradication by targeting multiple lifecycle stages simultaneously. Three biological pest control methods are described as well as the use of botanical insecticides, miticides and nematicides—also physical techniques using diatomaceous earth and block covers.
Sciarid flies (aka fungus gnats) can be a real pest for indoor gardeners. Find out how the fungus gnat breeds and the damage these bugs (or rather, their larvae) can do to your plants. We discuss preventative and reactionary tips for pest control and eradication by targeting multiple lifecycle stages simultaneously. Three biological pest control methods are described as well as the use of botanical insecticides, miticides and nematicides—also physical techniques using diatomaceous earth and block covers.
