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.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. More than once have I gone to water my houseplants, only to be met with swarms of tiny gnats flying up out of the pots. While (mostly) harmless, ...

One reason you might be experiencing an influx of gnats swarming around your plant(s) is due to overwatering. To avoid doing this, make sure your plant's soil is dry before its next watering, as gnats ...

Gardening expert Ish warned plant-lovers about the danger of black flies and fungus gnats can pose to your houseplants this ...

If you’ve ever walked into your home to find tiny flies lazing around your fruit bowl or houseplants, you’re not alone. Gnats ...

Indoor plants are a great decorative feature for any home and often spruce up the rooms they inhabit, breathing freshness into their surroundings. However, their decorative value can sometimes come at ...

Gnats thrive in moisture, humidity, and decomposing matter, especially after rain. Cut down their numbers by drying soil, clearing debris, and removing standing water. Acting early prevents plant ...

I have noticed some insects that look like mosquitoes flying around my house plants when I move the pots or water them. Are these harmful to my plants and what can I do to get rid of them? Fungus ...

Aug. 9 (UPI) --Botanists have identified a new carnivorous plant in western North America. The species, Triantha occidentalis, represents the 12th independent origin of plant carnivory. Found in bogs ...

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 ...