Fungus gnats on my seedling

Jimdamick said:

That's not a thrip. There is no way that you will be able to see a thrip with the naked eye, you would need at least a 30X scope. I know, I've had them and they are minuscule, and a mother fucker to get rid of. Your leaf would look like it is sprayed with water, and then placed in the sun. They leave little white spots, almost like a burn. Neem oil will probably work, and that should be available. If not, dish detergent, just a tiny bit (make it sudsy) and spray the UNDERSIDE of your leaves, ALL of them. It will suffocate them. Good luck

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TiMMsY said:

So what do you reckon they are?

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Jimdamick said:

Fuc if I know. Most insecticides are safe to use on a plant EARLY. I would not recommend using a chemical pesticide on a blooming plant, only natural one's, such as neem oil ( or soapy water), which should be obtainable in Spain. You will have to be constant as you want to kill the larva as soon as they emerge, though Neem oil hangs around, so you will not have to spray that often. The larva emerge pretty quick, so a daily soap for 7 day's would be enough, or once with the Neem. Good luck

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Olive Drab Green said:

Should be fine, but if you have cats, their livers will not process pyrethrins out, and it could potentially kill your cats if you have any.

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