I too considered the ladybug approach. I just happened to see a video the other day about using ladybugs, unfortunately I can't remember where, anywho he said he worked at a pet store and said if you do use them that they will mostly die in a day or so without a "home" with food and water. He took an empty propagation tray with dome lid on it and put a damp sponge and some raisins in it. He said that worked well and they would live longer. I believe he said they would reproduce as well. Make sure you use a "real" sponge. Not the colored ones in the plastic packaging. Just a heads up. Good luck. Oh yeah almost forgot, for food i believe any non citrus fruit. He said raisins were easy and cheap.
I've never had fungus gnats in my indoor garden before, but have in my outdoor pots. I did just notice spider mites in both my tents. I'm currently using Dr. Earth Final Stop organic insect killer and awaiting a delivery of ladybugs. Dr. Earth works well outdoors with minimal applications. The hope with the lady bugs is to irradicate my current issue and be preemptive about future soft bodied insects. In my research, a dual approach to an insect problem is usually the best bet. 🤙🏽
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I too considered the ladybug approach. I just happened to see a video the other day about using ladybugs, unfortunately I can't remember where, anywho he said he worked at a pet store and said if you do use them that they will mostly die in a day or so without a "home" with food and water. He took an empty propagation tray with dome lid on it and put a damp sponge and some raisins in it. He said that worked well and they would live longer. I believe he said they would reproduce as well. Make sure you use a "real" sponge. Not the colored ones in the plastic packaging. Just a heads up. Good luck. Oh yeah almost forgot, for food i believe any non citrus fruit. He said raisins were easy and cheap.
I've never had fungus gnats in my indoor garden before, but have in my outdoor pots. I did just notice spider mites in both my tents. I'm currently using Dr. Earth Final Stop organic insect killer and awaiting a delivery of ladybugs. Dr. Earth works well outdoors with minimal applications. The hope with the lady bugs is to irradicate my current issue and be preemptive about future soft bodied insects. In my research, a dual approach to an insect problem is usually the best bet. 🤙🏽
Many thanks.
These stickies work good: http://amzn.to/2q480Tb Also letting the medium dry out is another easy way to get rid of them.