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Bugs and Bug Cures
*Cures and causes are only opinions biased on experiences. We have no affiliations with any products mentioned here
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Fungus Gnats
Fungus Gnats, One of the most common and annoying pests that can be a harmful if left untreated
*Causes:
1- Untreated plants from large commercial nursery's
2- The super common "miracle" cactus soil (other soil brands can also have them)
3- Wet soil all the time
*Cures: (in order of effectiveness)
1- Mosquito bits / Dunks spread on top of soil or in water
2- Change soil to something non organic and fast draining
3- Top cover soil with at least 1/2 inch of fine rock , turface or course sand
4- Hydrogen peroxide- one part Peroxide and 4 parts water. Water heavily with this mixture
5-Neem oil (be very careful with this, it can/will damage plants
6- Sticky fly strips
7- (Because they are cool) Carnivorous butterwort plants-
Mealybugs
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