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dax5
06-01-2015, 09:17 PM
I' m still learning to use this sight...so please bear with me!
I have a young california gold pup that is approx. 2 mos. old. It had 3 leafs & was approx. 12" tall when I received it.
It now has 7 leafs & is 18" tall.
I recently put my containerized banana plant outside & it now appears I have fungus gnats.
How can I safely get rid of these pests........ALL suggestions/recommendations are appreciated. I'm in central Virginia, zone 7.

Richard
06-02-2015, 12:40 AM
Use as spray and soil drench: Green Light Fruit Tree Spray (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GTDGGD2)

dax5
06-02-2015, 09:08 AM
Thanks for your very prompt reply! It appears from what I read on the forums...people can truly depend on YOU for help. You're a "good man"!!
Warmest Regards, Ron

RRedBBeard
06-02-2015, 09:10 PM
You can also add a few drops of bacillus T (aka mosquito dunks) in the water for your plants. It's deadly to many types of insect like gnats, tomato worms, cabbage worms, etc. but harmless to other non-insect species. You don't want to apply this haphazardly tho, as it will also kill a lot of desirable insects.

--Rick in CT

Richard
06-02-2015, 11:51 PM
You can also add a few drops of bacillus T (aka mosquito dunks) ...
Spinosad is a better choice west of the Rockies.

dax5
06-04-2015, 09:36 PM
Use as spray and soil drench: Green Light Fruit Tree Spray (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GTDGGD2)

Richard, In doing some investigation and in talking directly with Scott's/Ortho, I learned that a limited supply of Green Light is still available thru Amazon & possibly a select few nurseries.
However, the item has been discontinued by the mfg., (Ortho).
That being said, the item that replaces Green Light is Ortho Tree & Shrub Fruit Tree Spray.
This replacement for the Green Light has the exact/identical ingredients and a similar pricing structure.
Again, I Thank You for All your help.
Ron- in VA.

Snarkie
06-20-2015, 07:12 AM
Spinosad is a better choice west of the Rockies.That is interesting. How does geography play into the type of product used, Richard?