So I think I’m going to have to go nuclear on these fungus gnats. The wife is starting to get frustrated with the gnats flying throughout the house. My plants though, do not seem affected. As @mix suggested nematodes seems like what I needs , I just have a few questions
Is their a reputable place in the US I can buy nematodes online? I tried my local grow store and a organics/hardware store and neither place carried them
Do the nematodes need to be applied during veg? Or can I use during flowering(I’m close to 5 weeks since the flip)
Are they safe to use? I’ve got a dog and 2 little kids.
Thank you in advance!
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Hi @growdad, I've used Pot Poppers (nematodes) from Amazon and other retailers. Another non nematode fix is Mosquito Bits or Mosquito Dunks (bacteria). All supposedly non toxic to pets and us. 😎
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you can use either in flower. Unlike other nasty stuff. The nematodes I used Steinernema feltiae
both are safe if your wise.
If you choose the nematodes witch you might you can’t see them like the pic on the packet so no worries there.
@growdad I use mosquito dunks too, Monkey recommended them to me shortly after I joined Percy's and iv been using them since 🙂
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The dunks kick in after a couple of waterings.
really useful I think
https://percysgrowroom.com/forum/cannabis-growing-questions/mosquito-dunks/#post-92661
I had a major problem when I brought them nematodes I was catching about 10-15 adults a day they definitely work.
Trouble is the soils gotta remain moist or they dry & die & I tend to let the soil dry between waterings.
I finally bought some dunks and a 5 gallon bucket. I’ll hold off on the nematodes for now. I was going to fill the bucket with water and add 1 whole dunk and let it marinate for 24 hours. I’m then going to use that water to water all of my plants. I’ll do this once a week for a few weeks. Do I need to add more than 1 dunk per 5 gallons of water?
I’ve got my flower tent which is going on 12/12 since the flip and my veg tent which has my seedlings. This water won’t harm any of the plants? Also, can I mix nutrients with this water? I need to feed my plants this watering as well.
You guys have been awesome. Thank you
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@growdad one dunk is plenty. Not much of that dunk will dissolve but it will be enough to start controlling the gnats. One will usually get me through an entire run, just move it to the next bucket when ready for it.
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so this is what it looks like after 24 hours of soaking. I did break up the dunk. I’m going to use this water tonight for waterings along with my nutrients. I’ll keep everyone posted. I plan on doing this for the next weeks(once a week) to hopefully break the cycle of these flying mofo’s
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