Shorerider said:Ah, I see. Do you allow all plants to gradually soak all the water up, or do you drain off any excess water after a given time?
I went out and bought some of this: http://ecoorganicgarden.com.au/products/pest-disease/eco-neem/
It was the only product that mentions fungus gnats.
Then I read on their web site that it is only approved for use on ornamentals In Australia.
Has anyone had any experience with this product?
Cheers......
Jeff H said:
Careful with this advice, Pythium is a real pain in the ass.
You guys do know that the fungus gnats don't have any problem finding the bottom watering holes right? I mean, they fly around looking for moist soil......
Like Chris, I had a real problem last year. This year my approach was mosquito dunks and sand and perlite (same use as sand) and lots of fly paper. No issues over the winter.
IMHO, bottom watering can be worse than top watering if the roots don't go down that far.
PrimeTime said:
So top watering fights damping off?
I know they can find the drain holes but the exposed top surface is huge compared to the drain holes. I don't think anybody would recommend stopping bottom waters and start top watering.
Its good to hear all of the different schools of info.
I gotta get on Operation Gnat Attack. Not horribly bad (yet) but when I move a 1020 tray 2-3 adults fly up.Shorerider said:That's what I thought. I've left those without a stem alone, put sand on the others and have bottom watered with the Eco-neem solution.
I haven't seen any gnats for a while but better off making sure they don't enjoy their stay.