Do tiny insects fly up into your face every time you water your houseplants? Then you’ll want to know how to get rid of fungus gnats naturally. This type of gnat doesn’t bite, but they do lay eggs in ...

The bane of my existence is the fungus gnat (Bradysia spp.). This insidious little creature’s larva love to inhabit overly wet soils. Their larval feeding habits can damage plant roots, even stunting ...

Gnats thrive in moisture, humidity, and decomposing matter, especially after rain. Cut down their numbers by drying soil, clearing debris, and removing standing water. Acting early prevents plant ...

Gardening is supposed to be a relaxing hobby, but like you, I sometimes find working with plants rather frustrating. Your description sounds like you have an ongoing healthy infestation of fungus ...

Some of my houseplants have gnats coming up out of the soil. What are these and how can I safely get rid of them? These are fungus gnats and there are various ways to both prevent and eliminate these ...

From fungus gnats to mealybugs, here’s what’s bugging your plants—and how to treat minor issues and major infestations.

Close-up of a fungus gnat (left) and yellow sticky trap catching fungus gnats (right) Q • I recently got a few new plants and now I’m noticing tiny black gnats flying around my house. What are they, ...

Nothing can interrupt an outdoor party quite like a swarm of gnats. Not to be confused with fruit flies or mosquitos, these tiny flying insects have slender bodies, long legs, and wings that ...

Winter is prime time for scale insects, mealybugs, aphids, spider mites, fungus gnats, and whiteflies, which attack the soil, stems, and leaves of houseplants. The stagnant indoor conditions and soil ...

The email about fungus gnats arrived from Scott Evans at the Nebraska Extension office just as one was floating around my ...