Nats

[ExplicitKilla]

In the winter when it was cold was when I first started my buddies I seen a nat and what like wtf? Tts now april, was warm but now cold and my (indoor) plant has yet another nat I found walking around the plants.. Are nats a threat and why are they attracted to my plants and how do I get rid of them? Thank you.

 

[fdd2blk]

get some yellow sticky traps. the gnat larvae eat your roots.

 

[eastlosg1]

kill those muthaphukers by hand thats what i do on contact

 

[ExplicitKilla]

This will stop the larva too? Also, my plant seems to be like 4 inches tall nice and bushy for its size I was wondering when the right time is to start giving it nutes.. I prolly transplanted it about 1-2 weeks ago from dollar general dirt to black gold soil which is said to give a months worth of nutes so keep that in mind..

 

[eastlosg1]

This will stop the larva too? Also, my plant seems to be like 4 inches tall nice and bushy for its size I was wondering when the right time is to start giving it nutes.. I prolly transplanted it about 1-2 weeks ago from dollar general dirt to black gold soil which is said to give a months worth of nutes so keep that in mind..

i've been told for larvae to let ur soil completly drie out and then transplant into fresh soil

 

[fdd2blk]

predator nematodes.

 

[ExplicitKilla]

Yea I have been killing them by hand squicking every one of them mother fuckers "Leave my girls alone". Yea I dont share my girls with nobody so I definately grab any of them that I see, but besides the strip any other ways to prevent them from coming back and once again how do they find my plants? I mean my plant at first was hidden deep in my closet during the winter and still had nat problems and this house is not exactly what you would call nasty and dirty with me leaving with neat freaks.. How are they locating my girls?

 

[bigbudeddie]

They are attracted to light im preddy sure, lol.

 

[mogie]

Fungus Gnats:

Image by Ot1: Fungus Gnat
Signs of an infestation:
Fungus Gnats are attracted to soils that are rich in compost and nutrients. They lay eggs on the surface, hatching into larvae. Those larvae feed on the root tissue, including root hairs, and the outer cell covering of the root; often leaving only the central tube of the root. External signs include discolored leaves, and systemic plant failure. Fungus gnat adults will often run across the medium and may fly if the plant is shaken.

Controlling Fungus Gnats:
Pyrethrum aerosols, as well as placing yellow sticky traps all around the plant will help control the emerging adults. Gnatrol (containing natural Bt) is highly recommended.