fungus gnat
noun
: any of various small dipteran flies (families Mycetophilidae and Sciaridae) resembling mosquitoes and having larvae that feed on fungi and decaying organic matter
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Watering houseplants with rice water can cause problems with mold, ants, and fungus gnats.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Use Cinnamon for Plants For outdoor plants, Guerrera sprinkles cinnamon on the soil to naturally kill fungus gnat larvae.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Finish off with a layer of small pebbles for a finished look and to keep away fungus gnats.
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Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
For fungus gnats hanging around plants, use glue cards that stand upright in the soil.
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Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Use Cinnamon for Plants For outdoor plants, Guerrera sprinkles cinnamon on the soil to naturally kill fungus gnat larvae.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Finish off with a layer of small pebbles for a finished look and to keep away fungus gnats.
—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
For fungus gnats hanging around plants, use glue cards that stand upright in the soil.
—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fungus gnat
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“Fungus gnat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungus%20gnat. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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