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How to get rid of fungus gnats?

Fungus gnats are annoying, but there is hope! Getting rid of gnats will not happen in a week or two. It will take several weeks to get rid of them, but they can be eradicated with some consistent treatment. Adding springtails alone is not going to completely take care of the gnat problem. Along with using springtails in the enclosure, Mosquito Bits and sticky traps will help. Prepare the Mosquito Bits according to the instructions, and put the Mosquito Bit and water solution in a spray bottle. Once or twice a week, generously mist the soil with the solution. You will need to continue doing this for weeks to try to get the gnat egg/larva/adult lifecycle under control. Do not stop misting the soil until you do not see gnats any longer. Sticky traps or some type of electric fly catching light will help eliminate the adults so they cannot lay more eggs. Just be persistent with the misting and fly traps, and the gnats will be gone. Remember it will take weeks, but you've got this!!