Gnats thrive in moisture, humidity, and decomposing matter, especially after rain. Cut down their numbers by drying soil, clearing debris, and removing standing water. Acting early prevents plant ...

Nothing can interrupt an outdoor party quite like a swarm of gnats. Not to be confused with fruit flies or mosquitos, these tiny flying insects have slender bodies, long legs, and wings that ...

A quick and easy guide to seven of the most common—and most destructive—insect pests on your household plants, plus how to ...

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, even stunting ...

Gnats are attracted to warm, moist environments and breed in standing water or damp soil. Homeowners can repel gnats using herbal repellents, apple cider vinegar traps and by eliminating breeding ...

Gnats just don’t have a problem with getting all up in your personal space. “They do have a haphazard way of flying,” said Taylor Jones, the consumer horticulture agent at the Guilford County Center ...