Why it's so hard to terminate a plant?

[Raiden]

Originally Posted by ahoragi

Holy thanks! I've always had issues with the gnats and tried a number of remedies that did not work. The only thing that did control them in a way was longer times between waterings. I usually wait about 2 weeks and the soil is dried out enough that no gnats can hatch.

I remember the first time I dealt with them and it was HORRIBLE. I kept a bag of soil that was MOIST in the storage room inside my apt and that was a breeding ground for them. The apartment had thousands of gnats all over the place. No more soil indoors LOL.

But anyways, thanks for the tip on the forest soil. I will do that this summer when it's time to change the soil.

No problem.

I've been keeping non-human life forms around my home as a hobby for years, and I have found that introducing naturally occurring soil into terrariums and potted plants is the most effective way to combat pests, while also creating a more natural nutrient cycle. You may also find that it is not necessary to replace soil in potted plants for longer than without adding beneficial soil organisms.