Solution Guide
Control fungus gnats
Fungus gnats breed in wet soil, so drying out the top layer between waterings matters more than any trap.
Difficulty
Easy
Time
10 minutes, plus a few weeks to fully clear
Cost
$
Steps
- 1. Let the top inch or two of soil dry out completely between waterings.
- 2. Set out yellow sticky traps to catch adults and track whether the population is dropping.
- 3. Avoid letting water sit in a saucer under the pot.