These tiny flying insects buzz around the leaves of your fig (and around your home!) and lay their eggs in the soil. Adult fungus gnats aren’t dangerous on their own, but they sure are annoying!

2023年4月22日 · Getting rid of gnats in your fig tree plant requires a combination of prevention and treatment methods. By identifying the source of the infestation, removing infested soil, using sticky traps, using natural insecticides, and keeping your plant clean, you can effectively control the gnat population and prevent damage to your fig tree plant.

2020年5月28日 · First, I applied BT granules to the jiffy pots used in my fig pops, and later to the potting mix I used for up potting to 1 gallon pots. Second, I used physical barriers to prevent gnats from getting into the mix and lay their eggs. I rooted cuttings this year using Ben B’s fig …

2022年8月25日 · One of the most effective ways to get rid of gnats in Fiddle Leaf Fig plants is by using sticky traps. These traps are easy to use and can be purchased from any garden center or online store. Simply place the traps near your plant, and the gnats will get stuck on them.

2023年3月1日 · If you’ve had fig cuttings that looked healthy, but then died, a common cause is fungus gnats. They’re small flying insects. Harmless for many houseplants…but a problem when propagating fig trees from cuttings.

Fiddle Leaf Figs are susceptible to common insects that attack houseplants, such as scale, spider mites, mealybugs, and fungus gnats. Most pests can be treated with neem oil or insecticidal soap. Both treatments are effective but non-toxic, so you can use them indoors safely.

2021年3月31日 · You could do systemic granules and just knock the gnats out. If you prefer a more natural approach, you can brew mosquito bits in water for the next watering. The instructions say to sprinkle over top the soil but in my experience that just creates mold.

2023年7月20日 · Gnats in the Fiddle Leaf Fig plant can be a pesky problem for plant enthusiasts. These tiny insects can infest the soil, damage the roots, and hinder the growth of your beloved Fiddle Leaf Fig. Understanding the nature of these gnats is …

2023年12月7日 · Fungus gnats larvae stop feeding almost immediately after the product is digested. Death occurs 24 to 48 hours later breaking the vicious fungus gnatcycle. New granular form isOMRI listed.

Female fungus gnats lay up to 200 tiny eggs within the top layer of damp, organic soil. Fungus gnat larvae hatch and will be identified as having a shiny black head and an elongated, whitish-to-clear, legless body. Larvae will immediately begin to feed on bits of organic matter, fungi, and root hairs within the soil.