Flies & gnats
Fungus gnats: identification & fungus gnat control
Fungus gnat larvae feed in constantly wet potting soil. Control means letting soil dry, treating the soil with a larvicide and correcting drainage or leaks feeding damp organic matter.
How to identify fungus gnats
- What it looks like
- Delicate dark gray-black flies with long legs and clear wings, weak fliers.
- Size
- 1/8 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Potted plant soil, greenhouses, damp crawl spaces and leaking areas.
- Commonly confused with
- Fruit flies are tan with red eyes and stay near food, not soil.
Signs of fungus gnats in your home
- Gnats flying up from plant soil when watered
- Larvae in the top inch of soil
- Gnats on windows near plants
Fungus gnats questions homeowners ask
Why does my houseplant have flying bugs?
Overwatering keeps the top layer of soil wet enough for fungus gnats to breed — let it dry out between waterings.
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