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The best way to prevent gnats in houseplants is to avoid overwatering, as they will be attracted to the wet soil to lay eggs.
Cinnamon is also known as a desiccant (think of the Cinnamon Challenge), meaning that it dries out moisture. Make sure to get the w hole infested plant, even the undersides of leaves to prevent severe infestations. However, some pests, like some humans, will not be deterred by the smell alone, so the addition of chilli makes it even more effective. Plantsmith Protecting Bug Control protects your houseplants from bugs such as whitefly, scale insect, red spider mite and greenfly, while also boosting and strengthening houseplants that have been weakened by previous attacks. The active ingredient in Chilli is known as capsaicinoids, this is what gives many hot peppers their burn, and was developed by the Chilli Plant to protect itself from both Fungal and Pest attacks.
You don’t need to worry about the effect of missing a watering on your plant, as most plants can go quite a while without being watered before they start to die.
A hardy plant adapted to high temperatures and low rainfall, Khakibos grows in a wide variety of soil types and areas in South Africa. Our natural bug control spray can be used on a variety of indoor plants, including succulents, cacti, herbs, and more. Regularly remove any dead leaves or other decaying plant matter, and consider using a soil cover like sand or gravel to deter flies from laying eggs in the soil,' says Ash Read.They are safer and more effective methods of getting r id of the indoor plant pests and indoor plant bugs your houseplants may encounter. Cookies are small files held on your computer which allow us to give you the best browsing experience possible.