Fungus Gnat Larvae have been the bane of many fig forum members, but there are a few simple measures that can reduce or eliminate Fungus Gnat infestation, since the Gnats are attracted to wet mix and decaying plant matter. Also the Larvae are located only in the top 2 - 3 inches of the potting mix.
1. Start cuttings in "clean or sterile" medium (without soil or compost)
2. Better watering practice to keep top of soil dry or bottom watering.
3. Incorporate a dry layer on top of media, 3/4" of Gnatnix or 1" - 2" of Sand.
4. Water with BTi or mix BTi (grated mosquito dunks) into the potting medium.


Fungus Gnats:
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PESTN...ungusgnats.pdf
http://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/...ts-organically
BTi , Mosquito Dunks and Bits, GnatNix:
http://www.summitchemical.com/wp-con...unksrev612.pdf
http://www.growstone.com/wp-content/...een-MAY-29.pdf
Please comment with any additional info and your prevention methods.
1. Start cuttings in "clean or sterile" medium (without soil or compost)
2. Better watering practice to keep top of soil dry or bottom watering.
3. Incorporate a dry layer on top of media, 3/4" of Gnatnix or 1" - 2" of Sand.
4. Water with BTi or mix BTi (grated mosquito dunks) into the potting medium.
Fungus Gnats:
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PDF/PESTN...ungusgnats.pdf
http://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/...ts-organically
BTi , Mosquito Dunks and Bits, GnatNix:
http://www.summitchemical.com/wp-con...unksrev612.pdf
http://www.growstone.com/wp-content/...een-MAY-29.pdf
Please comment with any additional info and your prevention methods.
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