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Steinernema feltiae (feddit.org)
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Steinernema feltiae can be used as biopesticide against weevils, cutworms, mole crickets and - importantly for house plants - gnats.

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[–] Wahots@pawb.social 2 points 2 months ago

Diatomaceous earth also shreds fungus gnats, and tends to persist in houseplant soil for quite some time Just apply it to soil outside and water it before bringing it in, it's hazardous to breathe in.