So I'm about to give up on live plants as I can't seem to control the "knat" problem. I've done some reading and tried some stuff such as layering play sand and rocks but nothing seems to be helping. Any advice needed as I really prefer to have live plants for my guy. Thanks in advance.
Knat issue
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JuniorC
Avid Member
You can use mosquito bits and mix them into the soil. I have seen some people using something like this to help as well. If when summer comes and I see the mosquito bits isn't doing the job then I'm investing in one lol
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B6RZP4...abc_5F0V8AKP52JFBF6AT4WC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Flick boy
Chameleon Enthusiast
It seems like this topic is popping up quite a bit in the last while. Nematodes are an option (don't know if you have bio set up or how they work with cuc ) I was going to try these in my pots in the enclosure and then place some carnivorous plants outside in the house . Sundew plants was a reccomendation in another thread
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
The two previous whippersnappers beat me to it, but carnivorous plants (Sundews in particular) might kill two gnats with one boulder (or something like that... 
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Here are some previous threads to get started:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/search/1078846/?q=gnat+control&o=relevance
We are talking about soil gnats, right? soil gnat control
)Here are some previous threads to get started:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/search/1078846/?q=gnat+control&o=relevance
We are talking about soil gnats, right? soil gnat control
Madmango
Established Member
Use can wash the soil with a hydrogen peroxide and water mix. You will have to remove the plants from the cage.
use one part hydrogen peroxide
To three to four parts water
Pour over the top of the potting soil and let drain. You should see and hear bubbles at the surface of the soil.
The hydrogen peroxide kills the larva, egg and fungus in the soil that the fungus gnats are attracted to.
let the plant drain completely and the top of the soil dry before placing back in the cage.
this has worked for me for years in all my hours plants and chameleon plants.
fungus gnats can live in soil for years as eggs and will hatch when the soil is inside.
use one part hydrogen peroxide
To three to four parts water
Pour over the top of the potting soil and let drain. You should see and hear bubbles at the surface of the soil.
The hydrogen peroxide kills the larva, egg and fungus in the soil that the fungus gnats are attracted to.
let the plant drain completely and the top of the soil dry before placing back in the cage.
this has worked for me for years in all my hours plants and chameleon plants.
fungus gnats can live in soil for years as eggs and will hatch when the soil is inside.
cruz.m
Avid Member
I’ve done this twice in the past month and they keep coming back I don’t want to stress my girl out so I’m looking for a sundew as I’ve heard a lot of people saying to get one for knats. I changed the soil and cleaned everything as well and made sure the soil did not stay super moist. I heard some threads talking about air circulation and pc fans can someone explain this a little more, and if I should get a pc fan. I’ve placed a vinegar mixture all over my room and one at the bottom of her enclosure with a netting over it just in case and there’s a lot of dead ones. They’re driving me crazy but I need these live plants as I have a veiled. Does anyone know where I can get a sundew without ordering online I always have issues with plants when I do. I also heard some people use a Venus fly trap are those safe too?Use can wash the soil with a hydrogen peroxide and water mix. You will have to remove the plants from the cage.
use one part hydrogen peroxide
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To three to four parts water
Pour over the top of the potting soil and let drain. You should see and hear bubbles at the surface of the soil.
The hydrogen peroxide kills the larva, egg and fungus in the soil that the fungus gnats are attracted to.
let the plant drain completely and the top of the soil dry before placing back in the cage.
this has worked for me for years in all my hours plants and chameleon plants.
fungus gnats can live in soil for years as eggs and will hatch when the soil is inside.
cruz.m
Avid Member
Yes, I washed them all while she slept. I think they are they look like them and live in the soil and come out sometimes. No just hers the rest are outside. I read they are attracted to it here and so researched more and it said yes
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
These folks might know...
http://www.sandiegocarnivorousplantsociety.com/
https://www.cityfarmersnursery.com/events/carnivorous-plants
Here are some older threads on VFTs.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/search/1079659/?q=Venus+Fly+Trap&c[title_only]=1&o=relevance
