Fungus gnats are small pests that can become a significant issue for our plants. Their presence is troublesome, and the larvae pose a danger to the root system. How can you eliminate them?

Fungus gnats are small black flies, also known as sciarid flies, mushroom flies and mycetophilids. They are a very common pest, especially when plants are grown in pots of soil-free compost. In fact, ...

A striped Fungus Gnats perched on the surface of a wild grass leaf, has a blurred green foliage background A pair of Fungus Gnats mating on a green leaf swaying in the wind A pair of Fungus Gnats ...

This week's Master Gardener column includes tips for eliminating gnats from indoor plants as well as advice on when to start ...

The bane of my existence is the fungus gnat (Bradysia spp.). This insidious little creature’s larva love to inhabit overly wet soils. Their larval feeding habits can damage plant roots ...

Fungus gnats are tiny black flies, frequently numerous in greenhouses and around certain house plants. Often called manure flies or mushroom flies, the adults do not feed on or damage plants. The ...

From Santa Cruz through Humboldt County, find the fetid adder’s-tongue in the moist, shady understories of redwood forests or ...

Some of my houseplants have gnats coming up out of the soil. What are these and how can I safely get rid of them? These are fungus gnats and there are various ways to both prevent and eliminate ...

Rather than tipping water on the top of your plants, Berk suggests filling a large container with water and then placing your ...

Despite it being toxic to us, there are some animals that do eat fly agaric. These include red squirrels and slugs, as well as specialists such as fungus gnats - these flies lay eggs on the fungus, ...

The fascinating Jack-in-the-Pulpit is a perennial essential for shade and rain gardens. Able to live up to a century, the plant's lifecycle has a lengthy underground phase. Male flowers emerge first, ...