top dressed then gnat explosion soil no till grow

[beansin]

The “root” of your problem. Haha! Get it!

the top dressing must of been the problem but i have to use it that's as its a soil grow . on saying that i probably do water abit often will try reduce that and see

 

[CaliRootz88]

@beansin
listen to @ProPheT 216 and @Hiphophippo

 

[FirstCavApache64]

A simple syringe??????

I didn't know it was that easy, I've always seen it used in either dusters outdoors or indoors I've only had small bags of it so I applied it using gloves and a spoon. What kind of a syringe can I use? Thanks

 

[Lenin1917]

Then use their other products as a prevention measure, and don't wait to react. If you got gnats, you'll have em again untill you figure out the root of your problem.

Mine was the old 3/4 empty bag of living soil mix in my closet

 

[FirstCavApache64]

Mine was the old pot with soil I left in the corner I forgot about that still had roots in it.

 

[MICHI-CAN]

I didn't know it was that easy, I've always seen it used in either dusters outdoors or indoors I've only had small bags of it so I applied it using gloves and a spoon. What kind of a syringe can I use? Thanks

It is only for a minor issue. But here is my 3 ML syringe for small plants and the duster for upto 3 gallon pots. DE is a miracle worker for pests and bad for good bugs. Know your denizens before applying is most intelligent progression.

 

[MICHI-CAN]

Mine was the old 3/4 empty bag of living soil mix in my closet

Mine was the old pot with soil I left in the corner I forgot about that still had roots in it.

it was lack of proper cleaning to recycle and over watering. Plants can grow in drier soil. Fungus cannot.

 

[Lenin1917]

It is only for a minor issue. But here is my 3 ML syringe for small plants and the duster for upto 3 gallon pots. DE is a miracle worker for pests and bad for good bugs. Know your denizens before applying is most intelligent progression.

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It’s also a good source of silica!

 

[PadawanWarrior]

the top dressing must of been the problem but i have to use it that's as its a soil grow . on saying that i probably do water abit often will try reduce that and see

Yes. The top dressing is feeding them. So much bad info in this thread considering your situation. Don't add DE. H2O2, or any other nuclear options. Just get some Microbe-Lift BMC. You could also add quality EWC as a top dressing, or buy some Hypoaspis Miles or toads. Or do all of those.

Gnats aren't actually all bad since they help breakdown the top dressing. But of course you don't want them everywhere. Gnat's rarely hurt plants unless they're super tiny.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

I didn't know it was that easy, I've always seen it used in either dusters outdoors or indoors I've only had small bags of it so I applied it using gloves and a spoon. What kind of a syringe can I use? Thanks

Wear a mask if you insist on using DE in your no-till grow.

 

[MICHI-CAN]

Yes. The top dressing is feeding them. So much bad info in this thread considering your situation. Don't add DE. H2O2, or any other nuclear options. Just get some Microbe-Lift BMC. You could also add quality EWC as a top dressing, or buy some Hypoaspis Miles or toads. Or do all of those.

Gnats aren't actually all bad since they help breakdown the top dressing. But of course you don't want them everywhere. Gnat's rarely hurt plants unless they're super tiny.

UM??Gnats tend to be fungus gnats. The gnats are not the issue I agree. It is the fungus in and on the roots. Damn @MarsHydrofactory infomercials taught you nothing.

 

[ProPheT 216]

A simple syringe??????

I don't like mixing it in soil I feel like if you het it wet it defeats the purpose. A feather duster and touching up leaves and pots if you think you have mites works tho

 

[ProPheT 216]

UM??Gnats tend to be fungus gnats. The gnats are not the issue I agree. It is the fungus in and on the roots. Damn @MarsHydrofactory infomercials taught you nothing.

It's the larva eating the roots, they are attracted to any decay seems like. Prevention is key, microbes and bacteria

 

[MICHI-CAN]

I don't like mixing it in soil I feel like if you het it wet it defeats the purpose. A feather duster and touching up leaves and pots if you think you have mites works tho

Actually it remains effective. Ever see an oyster shell dissolve in water? All this bro shit. Microscopic hard shelled or skeleton creatures. Just as sharp after drying. And more likely to adhere to pests when wet. All these folks growing chia pets some one else perfected in a closet making claims towards actual natural facts.

 

[ProPheT 216]

the top dressing must of been the problem but i have to use it that's as its a soil grow . on saying that i probably do water abit often will try reduce that and see

No I think you smothered them out with your top dressing. They were already established

 

[MICHI-CAN]

It's the larva eating the roots, they are attracted to any decay seems like. Prevention is key, microbes and bacteria

Larvae are eating fungus. We would have crazy gnats regardless if your way.

 

[ProPheT 216]

it was lack of proper cleaning to recycle and over watering. Plants can grow in drier soil. Fungus cannot.

Mine was fruits coming in from the grocery store and not thinking it could ever be an issue

 

[PJ Diaz]

There's some good info here:
Missouri Botanical Garden - Fungus Gnats

"Fungus gnat larvae do damage plants. When their preferred food choices run out, they feed on roots, stunting plant growth, causing foliage to yellow and leaves to drop. "

 

[MICHI-CAN]

Mine was fruits coming in from the grocery store and not thinking it could ever be an issue

Hygiene if residual. Over watering if not. The basic facts.

 

[ProPheT 216]

Larvae are eating fungus. We would have crazy gnats regardless if your way.

The plants wouldn't care that much if they only ate fungus