It’s a problem University of Kentucky entomologist and assistant professor Jonathan Larson knows well: fungus gnat infestations that seem to get out of control and take over homes this time of year.

If you have a gnat problem, you may have noticed them swarming around your house plants. Fungus gnats are the most common type of gnat found around house plants. While fungus gnats do not bite people, ...

Their control is now one of my most frequently asked questions, Don Kinzler writes, which also indicates their control isn’t ...

One TikToker said they went from “having an invasion of fungus gnats” to absolutely none. Gardener reveals how to get rid of ...

Some of my houseplants have gnats coming up out of the soil. What are these and how can I safely get rid of them? These are fungus gnats and there are various ways to both prevent and eliminate these ...

What's the first thing you should do when you bring home a new plant? If you answered, "find it the perfect spot with the rest of your plants," think again. It's best not to place a new addition close ...

BECAUSE OF GOOD drainage and aeration, highly organic potting mixes are the media of choice for most houseplants. On the downside, they also are the choice of fungus gnats for breeding. If you have ...

Learn how to easily eliminate and prevent gnats from entering your home.

Dark-winged fungus gnat larvae are seen in the soil in this file photo. These are common pests that damage plant roots and tend to thrive among potted houseplants. Tomasz Klejdysz Getty ...

Gnats are nuisances, prone to hover around warm bodies and fermenting foods. If you felt like a gnat was targeting you while you sipped on a glass of wine, well, you were right. Humans, pets, and ...