Close up of soil gnat cure - Indoor Grows - Soil - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

08-22-2004, 04:29 AM

A layer of perlite on the topsoil will prevent adults from reaching the soil to lay eggs and prevent larva already hatched from reaching the air and maturing to adults.

No chemicals or predator insects added!

Mlfmonkey · 08-22-2004, 04:36 AM

Thanks so much for this post! I am gonna try this, for sure!

I.M. Boggled · 08-22-2004, 05:41 AM

How deep do you have the perlite?

Pactivist · 08-22-2004, 05:20 PM

hey Caprichoso, just one quick question, How do you keep the perlite from floating away when you water? other than that please keep us informed as to how well this works, many of us pro-mix users are very interested in methods that beat these damn gnats.
peAce pacT.

08-22-2004, 06:49 PM

That's easy pactivist

Water your soil first. Gently compress the top to give you some space if need be, and add a 1/2" layer of perlite.
Most containers have enough volume to leave the perlite on for several days before you need to water again. Just brush the old stuff off, set aside for regualr use later as a soil amendment, and add layer of fresh perlite. No infestation should need more than the time two applications give you.

Hitman · 08-23-2004, 01:27 AM

Yes, I will back Capri, it worked for me. When it is time to water than you can just water right through or move it over, or if you always have a big bag of perlite on hand use fresh! I had them bad they moved all in to the spot. They were flying over and saying hi. Boy they hated the neem as bad as the spider mites.

08-23-2004, 01:43 AM

check out grower soil area there is already a thread on fungas gnats. Just a quick FYI. Baccas

LeeroyJackson · 08-23-2004, 03:03 PM

Ive been using this method for a few years now and its the easiest method ive found to date.

Kenny Lingus · 08-28-2004, 05:22 AM

....and reflects light and ables the roots to grow in the top soil too!

Northwest · 08-28-2004, 08:37 PM

Fine sand, is an alternative for controlling fungus gnats, too.

08-22-2004, 04:29 AM	#1
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Close up of soil gnat cure A layer of perlite on the topsoil will prevent adults from reaching the soil to lay eggs and prevent larva already hatched from reaching the air and maturing to adults. No chemicals or predator insects added!
	Quote

08-22-2004, 04:36 AM	#2
Mlfmonkey New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Land O' 10,000 Lakes Posts: 18	wow! Thanks so much for this post! I am gonna try this, for sure!
	Quote

08-22-2004, 05:41 AM	#3
I.M. Boggled Certified Bloomin' Idiot Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,741	Good grow tip there... How deep do you have the perlite? __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > ICMAG OFFICIAL ~DIY~ LINK-O-RAMA https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=40637 A Library of Links https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=97792 How to replicate cannabis plants: ...various successful "cloning"/"cloner" techniques described w/ original posts linked https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=169382 A Complete Guide to Topping, Training and Pruning https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=115377 MEDICAL MARIJUANA SCIENTIFIC STUDIES REFERENCE GUIDE~2012~ https://www.letfreedomgrow.com/cmu/Gr...istJan2012.pdf Sharing Is Caring. IMB
	Quote

08-22-2004, 05:20 PM	#4
Pactivist Master McGyver-er Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hanging with the Amish Posts: 238	i have a question hey Caprichoso, just one quick question, How do you keep the perlite from floating away when you water? other than that please keep us informed as to how well this works, many of us pro-mix users are very interested in methods that beat these damn gnats. peAce pacT. __________________ "Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign" John Stuart Mill. Old Hippies never die, they just smell that way. How to make pacT's Bolt Hash Marijuana is my anti drug !
	Quote

08-22-2004, 06:49 PM	#5
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	That's easy pactivist Water your soil first. Gently compress the top to give you some space if need be, and add a 1/2" layer of perlite. Most containers have enough volume to leave the perlite on for several days before you need to water again. Just brush the old stuff off, set aside for regualr use later as a soil amendment, and add layer of fresh perlite. No infestation should need more than the time two applications give you. Last edited by Caprichoso; 08-22-2004 at 06:53 PM..
	Quote

08-23-2004, 01:27 AM	#6
Hitman Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the far off reaches of your mind Posts: 496	Worked for me! Yes, I will back Capri, it worked for me. When it is time to water than you can just water right through or move it over, or if you always have a big bag of perlite on hand use fresh! I had them bad they moved all in to the spot. They were flying over and saying hi. Boy they hated the neem as bad as the spider mites. __________________ In Search of Earth's finest nuggets.
	Quote

08-23-2004, 01:43 AM	#7
baccas125 Guest Posts: n/a	hey guys check out grower soil area there is already a thread on fungas gnats. Just a quick FYI. Baccas
	Quote

08-23-2004, 03:03 PM	#8
LeeroyJackson Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 263	good tip Ive been using this method for a few years now and its the easiest method ive found to date.
	Quote

08-28-2004, 05:22 AM	#9
Kenny Lingus trichomosieur Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 841	aalso keep the soil moist! ....and reflects light and ables the roots to grow in the top soil too! __________________ We Are Scientists We Do Genetics We Leave Religion To The Psychos And Fanatics Grinderman 2007
	Quote

08-28-2004, 08:37 PM	#10
Northwest New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: U.S. Posts: 16	Fine sand, is an alternative for controlling fungus gnats, too.
	Quote