Fungus Gnats...Arg! Any reliable eliminators?

[ConqueringLOJ]

...noticed a few gnats buzzing around the base of my plants a few days ago. Today they seem to have multiplied into the hundreds! I am not happy about it!! I should have 'nipped it in the bud' when I first noticed it. shame on me

I am growing in coco, and watering daily, so dehydrating them to death is not an option. I did a few searches on the internet, but mainly found prevention and simple control techniques...none of them guaranteed all DEAD gnats! Are there any other surefire ways to get these little f**kers dead quickly?

Any experienced advise would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[SteveHman]

Re: Fungus Gnats...ARRRG! Any reliable eliminators??

STS makes a soil drench that will kill them, you could also use sevin powder, or an H2O2 soak.

Edit, I meant SNS, not STS

 

[420]

SNS-203™ Concentrated Natural Pesticide Soil Drench and Foliage Spray is made up of pure Rosemary and Clove botanical extracts. The botanicals are all food grade GRAS (generally recognized as safe) materials. SNS-203™ Concentrated Natural Pesticide Soil Drench is exempt from EPA registration under minimum risk pesticides exempted under FIFRA section 25(b).

SNS-203™ Kills and Repels Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids, Thrips, Shore Flies and White Flies.

How It Works
High moisture levels in soils and around pots encourage the development of fungus gnats, shore flies and other pests.
Fungus gnats will feed on fungi and decaying organic material in the soil. If a fungal food source is not readily available, fungus gnats may feed directly on plants. During the propagation of cuttings, fungus gnats may feed upon the callus. This may slow down or completely inhibit rooting. They can also damage the roots as they feed upon seedlings and potted plants. On many thick and succulent stemmed plants, larvae may tunnel into stems and cause plants to wilt and die. Larval feeding upon young roots encourages the development of root and stem rots such as Pythium. When this occurs, plants will be stunted with reduced growth and leaf drop.
Shore flies feed upon algae and do not directly feed upon plants. However, their frass (droppings) on plants, in addition to their presence, may be objectionable to customers and may carry other diseases.
SNS-203™ Concentrated Natural Pesticide Soil Drench active ingredients, attack fungus and algae and cause the pests to dehydrate their body fluids and dry up.
When used as a foliage spray SNS-203™ will control and eliminate Greenhouse Thrips, Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids, White Flies and Shore Flies.

Our Product has been tested in our lab on delicate new growth, clones, cuttings, tomatoes, roses and other plants.


Uses
SNS-203™ Concentrated Natural Pesticide Soil Drench can be used on a wide variety of plants, vegetables, and even trees. When applying the product take caution not to apply to any buds on the plant, in doing so this could result in burning the buds. SNS-203™ can be applied to soil or sprayed on fruits, vegetables, and plants varying from; apples, apricots, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cherries, chives, corn, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, parsley, fuchsia, roses, flowers, houseplants, etc.

SNS-203™ Concentrated Natural Pesticide Soil Drench is fully bio-degradable and is non-toxic to animals.
Directions for use
Test drench or spray for Phytotoxicity on a small area of the soil or plant before use. Do not apply in direct sunlight or under grow lamps, let plants cool off before applying SNS-203.
Soil Drench: Shake well before mixing. Mix 2-4oz of SNS-203™ per one (1) gallon of water to make ready-to-use (RTU) drench solution. Thoroughly drench affected and surrounding area with RTU. Reapply drench if necessary.
Foliage Spray: Shake well before mixing. Mix 2-6oz of SNS-203™ per one (1) gallon of water to make ready-to-use (RTU) spray solution. Spray foliage to point of runoff.
Repeat application 5 to 7 day intervals or as needed.
Thorough uniform coverage of plant soil or plant surface i.e. essential for good pest control.
Thoroughly wash all food areas and food materials contacted with soap and water.
SNS203

 

[ConqueringLOJ]

Re: Fungus Gnats...ARRRG! Any reliable eliminators??

STS makes a soil drench that will kill them, you could also use sevin powder, or an H2O2 soak.

Edit, I meant SNS, not STS

stevehman! Thanks for the quick reply! I will look up SNS and give it a try. I just want these little bastards out of my cab! I have never really had serious pest problems...but this situation has quickly become a problem. thanks breddah!

 

[SteveHman]

You'll be getting some in your winners box soon. Let me know how it works out. I'll have some as well for MOTM, I don't need it, but it will be nice to have on hand just in case.

 

[ConqueringLOJ]

SNS-203 Concentrated Natural Pesticide Soil Drench and Foliage Spray is made up of pure Rosemary and Clove botanical extracts. The botanicals are all food grade GRAS (generally recognized as safe) materials. SNS-203 Concentrated Natural Pesticide Soil Drench is exempt from EPA registration under minimum risk pesticides exempted under FIFRA section 25(b).

SNS-203 Kills and Repels Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids, Thrips, Shore Flies and White Flies.

How It Works
High moisture levels in soils and around pots encourage the development of fungus gnats, shore flies and other pests.
Fungus gnats will feed on fungi and decaying organic material in the soil. If a fungal food source is not readily available, fungus gnats may feed directly on plants. During the propagation of cuttings, fungus gnats may feed upon the callus. This may slow down or completely inhibit rooting. They can also damage the roots as they feed upon seedlings and potted plants. On many thick and succulent stemmed plants, larvae may tunnel into stems and cause plants to wilt and die. Larval feeding upon young roots encourages the development of root and stem rots such as Pythium. When this occurs, plants will be stunted with reduced growth and leaf drop.
Shore flies feed upon algae and do not directly feed upon plants. However, their frass (droppings) on plants, in addition to their presence, may be objectionable to customers and may carry other diseases.
SNS-203 Concentrated Natural Pesticide Soil Drench active ingredients, attack fungus and algae and cause the pests to dehydrate their body fluids and dry up.
When used as a foliage spray SNS-203 will control and eliminate Greenhouse Thrips, Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids, White Flies and Shore Flies.

Our Product has been tested in our lab on delicate new growth, clones, cuttings, tomatoes, roses and other plants.


Uses
SNS-203 Concentrated Natural Pesticide Soil Drench can be used on a wide variety of plants, vegetables, and even trees. When applying the product take caution not to apply to any buds on the plant, in doing so this could result in burning the buds. SNS-203 can be applied to soil or sprayed on fruits, vegetables, and plants varying from; apples, apricots, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cherries, chives, corn, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, parsley, fuchsia, roses, flowers, houseplants, etc.

SNS-203 Concentrated Natural Pesticide Soil Drench is fully bio-degradable and is non-toxic to animals.
Directions for use
Test drench or spray for Phytotoxicity on a small area of the soil or plant before use. Do not apply in direct sunlight or under grow lamps, let plants cool off before applying SNS-203.
Soil Drench: Shake well before mixing. Mix 2-4oz of SNS-203 per one (1) gallon of water to make ready-to-use (RTU) drench solution. Thoroughly drench affected and surrounding area with RTU. Reapply drench if necessary.
Foliage Spray: Shake well before mixing. Mix 2-6oz of SNS-203 per one (1) gallon of water to make ready-to-use (RTU) spray solution. Spray foliage to point of runoff.
Repeat application 5 to 7 day intervals or as needed.
Thorough uniform coverage of plant soil or plant surface i.e. essential for good pest control.
Thoroughly wash all food areas and food materials contacted with soap and water.
SNS203

Wow! Thanks 420! You've got the good info!! Thank you so much for the reply! I am going to give this SNS a try. These gnats are driving me nuts. It is hard to see my beautiful plants and hard work be inundated by these flying devils. I will report back on the situation after I have dosed them with some SNS