Plant Care Gnat Control + Plant Food
Key Features
KILLS & PREVENTS FUNGUS GNATS*: Disrupts the gnat life cycle by killing eggs and larvae in the soil to stop infestations before they start, ideal for new plants
2-IN-1 PROTECTS & FEEDS: Combines targeted gnat prevention with plant food that feeds your indoor plants for up to 3 months, all in one simple application
EASY SPRINKLE PACKETS: Open a packet, sprinkle the granules evenly over the soil and lightly water in; number of packets used depends on the size of your pot
*Kills existing eggs & larvae in the soil
About This Product
Miracle-Gro Plant Care Gnat Control + Plant Food is a 2-in-1 houseplant treatment that kills and prevents fungus gnats by killing the existing eggs and larvae in the soil while feeding plants with needed nutrients for up to 3 months. By disrupting the gnat life cycle in the soil, it helps stop infestations before they start, making it a great preventative treatment for new plant additions to your indoor collection. It also kills nematodes and suppresses thrips, spider mites, aphids, scales and mealybugs. Use 1 packet per 6–7 inch pot and lightly water in. Not only can you use this on your houseplants but also indoor grown herbs and vegetables.
Product Information
Fertilizer Analysis: 3-0-0 NPK
Active Ingredient: Azadirachtin
Feeding Duration: Up to 3 months
Fertilizer Type: Granular, continuous release
Coverage: Four 6-7 inch containers or one 10-12 inch container
Product Size/Quantity: 2.11 oz. (4 packets, 0.52 oz. each)
SKU #: 3064324
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Where & When to Use
Where to Use: Designed specifically for plants grown indoors, including houseplants, vegetables and herbs
When to Use: Apply at the first sign of plant distress or fungus gnat presence. On indoor grown vegetables and herbs, it can be applied up to and including the day of harvest.
How Often to Use: If a severe fungus gnat infestation persists, you can reapply after 3 months.
Formulated for: Indoor houseplants including African violets, alocasia, anthurium, cacti, caladium, calathea, dieffenbachia, fern, ficus, orchid, peperomia, philodendron, pilea, poinsettia, pothos, rubber plant, sedum, spathiphyllum (peace lily), wandering dude, monstera, ZZ plant, spider plant, snake plant, bird of paradise, Swiss cheese monstera, fiddle leaf fig and succulents.
It can also be used on Indoor grown vegetables and herbs including tomato, pepper, beans, radish, carrot, collards, kale, lettuce, spinach, chickpea, lentil, pea, chive, dill, sage, basil, catnip, chamomile, coriander, mint, peppermint, spearmint, rosemary, tarragon, thyme and wintergreen.
How To Use
- Pick your packets: Check the application chart and determine the number of packets you’ll need based on your pot size.
- Sprinkle evenly: Open the packet and sprinkle the granules evenly around the soil surface beneath the plant. Keep granules from sitting against the stem or leaves.
- Water in: For best results, lightly water in after application.
How Much To Use
- 6-7 inch pot: 1 packet
- 8-9 inch pot: 2-3 packets
- 10-12 inch pot: 4-6 packets
Product Tips
- New houseplants are a common way fungus gnats get indoors, so treat new arrivals with Gnat Control + Plant Food to help stop infestations before they start.
- Gnat Control + Plant Food feeds for up to 3 months. After that, if a fungus gnat infestation no longer exists, switch to a regular feeding routine with Miracle-Gro indoor plant food.
- Keep the granules on the soil, not against stems or foliage.
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Watering Tips
- Lightly water in right after you apply for best results.
- Avoid overwatering. Letting the soil dry out between waterings helps reduce the chance of future fungus gnat infestations.
Product Safety
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- Store unused product in a clean, dry place.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prevent fungus gnats in my houseplants?
Stop them in the soil, where the gnat life cycle starts. Miracle-Gro Plant Care Gnat Control + Plant Food kills fungus gnat eggs and larvae in the soil, which disrupts the life cycle and stops infestations before they start. It also feeds your plant for up to 3 months. Sprinkle the granules evenly over the soil and lightly water in. Then let the soil dry out between waterings, because that also reduces the chance of future infestations.
How does Gnat Control + Plant Food work?
Gnat Control + Plant Food disrupts the fungus gnat life cycle by killing existing eggs and larvae in the soil, where they live and damage roots. That stops new infestations before they start. The product works at the soil stage, so it isn't a trap for adult gnats already flying around your home.
Should I use Gnat Control + Plant Food on a new plant?
Yes. Gnat Control + Plant Food is an ideal preventative treatment for new plants. New houseplants are a common way fungus gnats come indoors. Treating a new plant right away disrupts the gnat life cycle in the soil before an infestation can start, and it feeds the plant for up to 3 months while it settles in.
Does Gnat Control + Plant Food also feed my plants?
Yes. Gnat Control + Plant Food combines targeted gnat prevention with 3-0-0 NPK plant food that provides your indoor plants needed nitrogen for up to 3 months. After 3 months, reply if a fungus infestation persists, otherwise, switch to a regular feeding routine with Miracle-Gro indoor plant food.
How many packets of Gnat Control + Plant Food do I need?
It depends on your pot size: 1 packet for a 6–7 inch pot, 2–3 packets for an 8–9 inch pot, and 4–6 packets for a 10–12 inch pot. Sprinkle Gnat Control + Plant Food evenly over the soil beneath the plant. Keep it off stems and leaves, and lightly water in.
How often can I apply Gnat Control + Plant Food?
If a severe fungus gnat infestation persists, you can reapply Gnat Control + Plant Food after 3 months. In between, let the soil dry out between waterings to help reduce the chance of gnats coming back.
Can I use Gnat Control + Plant Food on indoor herbs and vegetables?
Yes. Gnat Control + Plant Food can be used on indoor-grown potted vegetables and herbs, including tomato, pepper, lettuce, kale, basil, mint, rosemary and thyme. You can apply it up to and including the day of harvest. See the label for the complete plant list.
What pests does Gnat Control + Plant Food control?
Gnat Control + Plant Food kills and prevents fungus gnats by killing existing eggs and larvae in the soil. It does not kill adult fungus gnats. It also kills and controls nematodes. It also suppresses thrips, spider mites, aphids, scales and mealybugs, which means it helps keep them in check but may not fully control them.
How do I store leftover Gnat Control + Plant Food?
Store unopened packets of Gnat Control + Plant Food in a clean, dry place, out of reach of children. To dispose of a partly filled packet, call your local solid waste agency for instructions. Never put unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
What precautions should I take with Gnat Control + Plant Food?
Keep Gnat Control + Plant Food out of reach of children. It's harmful if swallowed. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.