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09-05-2013, 05:20 PM
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Successful fungus gnat traps - DIY project
I was so happy when I saw that my homemade traps worked. I grow all of my orchids in my bedroom so I think you can see why I don't want any gnats around. I noticed them buzzing around and had to get rid of them.
I tried everything, but in the end, these homemade traps worked! I found it online.
You need a small plastic cup, some apple cider vinegar (or bear or fruit juice, I used vinegar) plastic wrap and a rubber band. You also need a few drops of dish soap.
Pour about an inch of vinegar into the cup. put a couple drops of dish soap in and stir. Then, cover the cup with plastic wrap and secure with a rubber band. Pole a hole in the plastic wrap with a pencil and move it around to make it bigger. Voila! your trap is ready.
I made a few and put them around my room. After just a day, I have found at least 10 of the little buggers floating around on the bottom.
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09-05-2013, 07:14 PM
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Awesome!
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09-05-2013, 07:51 PM
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Why not just get a couple butterworts? They're really cool plants with beautiful long lasting flowers and they love to dine on fungus gnats.
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09-05-2013, 08:22 PM
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@digriz, I have flytraps. they are my favorite.
@JKeys, My issue was the opposite I sent almost all of mine outside until todays shipment of course, and the little buggers all came IN MY HOUSE NOT OUT!!!
But glad the trap works!
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09-05-2013, 08:27 PM
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digriz - I would, but unfortunately, my parents have capped my plant buying for the time being  |
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09-05-2013, 08:29 PM
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@JKeys oh if you only knew my whole family is up in arms at the amount of orchids I have ordered in the last month...Though I am glad you got rid of the gnats! Yuck!
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09-05-2013, 08:53 PM
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Personally, I prefer these gnat traps ...
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09-05-2013, 09:21 PM
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Is this a sun dew?
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09-05-2013, 10:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kindrag23
Is this a sun dew?
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Yes, indeedy. (3 different species, in fact. ) I find Drosera to be much better gnat catchers than Pinguicula (butterworts) though Pings do a decent job. |
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09-05-2013, 10:12 PM
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Unfortunately sundews do not like my climate, I had one and it went kaput in 2 weeks. Lovely colors though.
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