I use these with several other products because fungus gnats are not easy to get rid of. I cut these into smaller pieces and staple them to old label tabs & put them in as many plants as possible. I also use fly tape & organic insecticide for the adults & mosquito bits to drown the larvae. These bugs get inside very quickly but it takes a few weeks of combo treatment to get rid of.

The use of biopesticides has undoubtedly become more common nowadays. For the plant lover, having a home filled with exotic foliage adds vibrancy to the living space. A challenge to maintain healthy plants requires paying attention to your interior lighting, watering, and ambient temperature, to name a few. The moisture-loving fungus gnat will establish itself in your potted plants in the blink of an eye. Once established, the gnat becomes quite a nuisance. Summitt's 'Mosquito Bits' provides a safe, effective, non-toxic remedy to help you take control of your interior environment as you endeavor to rid your home of the pesky fungus gnat. Granulated, I add the label's prescribed amount into a cheesecloth bag and soak it for 10 to 12 hours using bottled water. The volume applied is based on the pot's size. I use a turkey baster to syringe the juice onto the pot's surface. After a few days, the gnats are gone. No messy sprays or toxic residues to contend with afterward. The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis is the active ingredient and is effective against dipterous [two wings] insects. If you learn to modify your watering habit by adjusting the amount poured onto your plant, this goes a long way in combating the outbreak of the fungus gnats in your home. Follow the label directions; measured water pours are best, and err on caution regarding how much to feed your potted flora. @daFigz™

I’ve been using mosquito bits for years and have some tips about how to use these:1) The active ingredient in this is Bti. It targets fungus gnats and mosquitos and black flies. It targets them in their larval stage. So it takes a few weeks of use to fully work, since it doesn’t affect the adults.2) These need to be wet or moist to work. You can use these by mixing them into your soil in your potted plants, or sprinkling them on the soil, or sprinkling them in your saucers/drip trays (or anywhere that collects standing water).3) Or, you can sprinkle these into your watering can! If you wait just 30 minutes before watering (or longer is ok, up to a full day) then the Bti will be in the water and work in your plant soil.4) Be aware that the outer casing is corn husks. These will smell a little funky in the water. These will also possibly produce a little algae or mold on your plant soil. It is NOT harmful to your plants. But it bothers some people to look at it. Just know it isn’t harmful.5) You need to use these regularly. Like every time you water. Or if you’re using them outside in standing water areas, you need to sprinkle them around every 3-4 weeks.6) The water that these soak in is safe for birds, pets and mammals

I used Mosquito Bits to keep mosquito larvae from hatching in the overflow saucers under my balcony plants. I have a few large planters with a saucer under each, and between overwatering and rain showers, they can create a standing water problem. The product seems to do a good job controlling the mosquitos. I hope I can find a smaller bag of Bits the next time I shop, as this was much more than I needed for one summer.

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This does work very well for fungus gnats, but I believe this may work best when used with a combination of products. First of all, I can not guarantee elimination if you use these alone for the gnats (maybe it does work alone, but I tried this as a last resort) as I used a combination of the following: First of all, for gnats I HIGHLY recommend using a “top dressing” that will cover the soil completely. I used a combo of sand and small quartzite gravel/volcanic rock (for anything edible I don’t suggest using sand - only use sand for ornamental plants and sand that is silica free/“play sand”). Make sure the dressing is at least 1 inch thick on top, but if possible the thicker the dressing the better. This will eliminate the majority of the gnats alone! I thought I eliminated all of them with only the top dressing and those yellow sticky traps, but I noticed a few stragglers so I added this to the repertoire. I was a bit hesitant to use this at first because of the warning label (it’s required by law!), but based on my research I felt comfortable using it. The main ingredient, “BTI”, stands for bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, which is a type of bacteria that is naturally occurring. The studies I’ve read have shown no serious health consequences for humans or animals (in some rare cases there was irritation to the skin/eyes but no long term serious health consequences). I would never use any product that puts my health at risk (and most importantly the health of my animals!), but if you’re still worried do your own research! To be extra (paranoid) safe I water my plants away from my animals and wash my hands thoroughly after use. Make sure you measure the amount correctly!!! This is vital. Also, when making a “tea” for gnat elimination, the suggested brewing period I find is too short. What I do is make a mix in my watering jug and let it sit for at least 12 hours. Then I stir it very well and apply. I have used it 4 times and the gnats are no more. I’m going to continue applying a few more times to be sure. I am hoping this will work for thrips as well (from what I have read it does). If this works for thrips I will update my review (Trust me when I say the gnats were an easy enemy compared to thrips, ha! Count your blessings if you’re only battling gnats!).THRIPS UPDATE - I do believe this works on thrips as well, but I’m not 100% sure yet. I have one pot that I should have changed out the dirt to help eliminate them, but honestly because the size of the plant it would be a headache, so I decided to leave it as is and do the following: First I added a top dressing of sand and rocks, then everyday for a few minutes I would do a quick examination of the plant and smash any thrips I found, I removed very sickly/damaged foliage, I also added sticky traps to get the ones I missed, then I applied the mosquito bits “tea” once per week (apply to your normal watering schedule if it isn’t the same as mine). I did this for 4 weeks and I have yet to find any more thrips; My sickly plant looks completely healthy now (I believe it’s been about 3-4 months since I completed treatment)! I am being cautiously optimistic about this though because their eggs might be dormant, but I will provide a final update once I believe I have won this battle (or not lol).FINAL UPDATE - So shortly after my last update my mom brought a plant home…. That was infested with thrips. Ah…ha ha ha ha…. *screaming at the top of my lungs* THANKS MOM! Thankfully they didn’t spread much. I restarted my battle as per above. It has been a year since my battle first started with thrips and they are NO MORE. I’m CONVINCED enough. How you wonder? Because I reused the SAME dirt that definitely had their larvae in it for several new plants (I know, I’m COMPLETELY mental haha) and there has been ZERO thrip activity whatsoever (the dirt was infested from a year ago). I’m totally convinced this also works on thrip larvae as I read in previous studies. Just follow my directions on thrips above. Was the battle worth it though? Probably not, to be honest. I would have been way less stressed if I just tossed the plant out and started over, but I hate giving up. If you have time on your hands, or are as nuts as I am, go ahead and become a plant saving warrior!

The product arrived in good condition and within the expected time. I plan to use it to control fungus gnats in my potted indoor plants. They are a problem in the warmer weather, so I haven't used the product yet. Bit disappointed that the postage wasn't covered by my Prime membership.

Ive given 5 stars due to my experience with this team's customer service. I wasn't going to leave a review as I haven't received the product, but they've asked me to do so. It didn't take too long (all things considered during lockdown) for the product to arrive at Australian customs from the US.. I received a stern call from customs asking if I knew what was contained in the product and how it worked. I didn't, but they said it didn't matter and it would be sent to be tested in any event. So a week or so later they I receive a letter from customs relating that the product will be destroyed at customs because it contains a biological material which is banned in Australia as of July this year. So I contacted Amazon customer service about this and the seller. Both said they would aid the process so that I could receive a refund. This was done promptly. The seller was very sympathetic and helpful. Unfortunately the mosquito bits were destroyed. And I ended up moving most of my plants outside to escape the gnats.

Was not sure if this would work, but took the risk and so far no mozzies ... even put it in my bomiliads of which I have many ...getting excited this product may actually work as advertised !! Full summer will tell !!

questo e un ottimo prodotto. tutte morte nel laghetto - benissimo. si puo anche spargere sul giardino in luoghi bagnatiora ne ordinero` di piu` per altri luoghi.