Fungus gnats are tiny insects that often appear in our homes when we bring new plants from the store. These inconspicuous flies, measuring just 1/4 inch in length, can easily irritate anyone who ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

However, in one species, a fungus gnat can not only sometimes escape from the trap, but also lays its eggs into the plant and has its larvae feed on the decaying flowers. This “likely represents ...

the annoying fungus gnat.There are four developmental stages in the life cycle of a fungus gnat: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Eggs can be brought indoors in ...

While incredibly annoying to plant owners due to their tendency to fly in people’s faces, fungus gnats don’t usually cause any major damage to plants. The larvae may occasionally feed on plant ...