Gnat control
 

I recently got a small Musa basjoo which I have to keep indoors for the winter. Does anybody know an easy way to rid my pot of gnats living in the soil? I tried a systemic insecticide once and it stunk too much for indoor use. With the soil being constantly damp, the gnats multiply like mad and are very annoying.

Re: Gnat control
 

You need to catch the adults and kill the eggs at the same time. For the adults: Victor "Poison-Free" Indoor Fly Trap. There's two in a box, sold at most garden centers and departments. For the eggs and larvae: any pyrethrin (Chrysanthemum oil extract) will do, I happen to like Bayer Powerforce. It contains the synthetic pyrethrin "Cyfluthrin" and can be used on fruits and vegetables up to the day of harvest: Bayer Advanced ™ PowerForce® Multi-Insect Killer Concentrate

Re: Gnat control
 

i had the same problem and i bought the safers sticky sticks and they rid of all the gnats\whiteflies fisrst day.Bought at home depot!

Re: Gnat control
 

I think you're watering too much. The soil shouldn't be constantly damp indoors.