{"id":385,"date":"2023-12-05T02:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T02:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=385"},"modified":"2023-12-05T02:19:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T02:19:01","slug":"getting-gnats-out-of-plant-pots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=385","title":{"rendered":"Getting Gnats Out of Plant Pots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some&nbsp;<strong>midges<\/strong>&nbsp;are attracted to the humidity of flower pots and use it to make cozy little nests.&nbsp;We therefore find ourselves invaded by these small flying insects.&nbsp;In this case, there are several things you can do to get rid of these little critters and save your plants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some simple and effective anti-midge tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reduce the quantity of&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>watering water:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;the development of these flies is favored when the soil for your plants is humid.&nbsp;Their presence may mean that you are overwatering your plant.&nbsp;Therefore reduce the quantity of water and the frequency of watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do not let water stagnate<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;in the water collection saucer under the pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep plants away from heat sources<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;and ventilate as much as possible.&nbsp;Flies hate&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>drafts<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use sticky traps:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;these are plates which attract certain insects which stick to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use lemon and cloves:<\/strong>&nbsp;plant cloves in lemon halves and place them near your plants: the combined smell of lemon and cloves will scare away flies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant basil or mint&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;their smell keeps flies away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use carnivorous plants<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;(for houseplants) also called flytraps&nbsp;<strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant matches:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0put the match heads (the sulfur tip) in the ground and change them regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Putting a layer of sand<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;on top of the soil prevents flies from coming out and presumably from reproducing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cover your flower pot with a piece of tulle<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;Flies will be trapped by the fabric and will not be able to feed or breed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to these tips, you will be safe from this type of insect.&nbsp;All you have to do is try these solutions to eliminate midges from your daily life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some&nbsp;midges&nbsp;are attracted to the humidity of flower pots and use it to make cozy little nests.&nbsp;We therefore find ourselves invaded by these small flying insects.&nbsp;In this case, there are several things you can do to get rid of these little critters and save your plants.&nbsp; 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