mosquito dunks for fungus gnats on seedlings?
erasmus_gw
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Comments (7)Can't comment on the recipe for mosquito dunks. I believe that most people simply break off a piece to put into their watering containers and let it sit for a few hours. Then water as usual. If there is any of the piece left, it can be used for the next watering cycle. If you have a lot of plants, then it might be more convenient for you to order or locate some Gnatrol, a liquid that you simply mix with water and apply. Fungus gnats aren't attracted to the vinegar. Those annoying adults flit around the plants so that they can lay their eggs in the (usually overly moist) potting medium. The adults can be attracted to lights and windows. It's fruit flies that will be diving into a vinegar solution, not fungus gnats. If you have a lot of plants and a big gnat problem, it's time to address the real problem....either the type of potting medium you use OR the frequency of the watering. These insects really thrive when the potting soil is too moist for too long....a consequence of improper watering or a slow-to-drain medium....See MoreAre mosquito dunks safe for orchids
Comments (2)Yes, they're totally safe. I've been using them for a couple of years on all my orchids during the winter months. They really work too, if you remember to use them regularly. Kevin...See Moremosquito dunks and frogs
Comments (12)My parent's put in a pond when I was younger... It was my sister's and my job to feed the fish... we loved it... they still have the pond and we were able to help with new plants and everything... every kid in the neighborhood loves when my parent's go out of town because they want to feed the fish and look after them... it won't be hard to convince them I don't think.... :) Brittany...See MoreBacillus Thuringiensis (BT) aka Mosquito Dunks Questions
Comments (9)The doughnut shaped Bt called "MosquitoDunks" is good for 30 days like you indicated. I believe the Bt stays near the surface of the soil so, every 30 days should be enough. However, I apply every 2 weeks just in case. "MosquitoDunks" instructions claim that 1/4 of a dunk will treat 1-5 sq. ft. For instance, my 3 gallon, 10 inch pots have about 78 sq. inches at the surface. So, 1/4 of a dunk should treat nearly 10 pots. Personally, I would use at least 1/3 or even 1/2 of a dunk for 10 pots. I feel safer using the stronger dosage. Using the 10 pot example again, I would dissolve that 1/3 of a dunk in about 2 gallons of water and try to roughly use equal amounts on each pot. You may use that same 1/3 dunk with 3-4 gallons of water as long as you use it on 1-5 sq. ft. and in equal amounts in each pot. I don't leave dissolved Bt unused very long. I like having the Bt in the pot for it's 30-day life span rather than sitting in a container. This stuff is pretty tame as for as toxicity, so don't get all bent about exacting measurments. Never heard of Bt harming plants regardless of dosage....See Moreerasmus_gw
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