So say some but I am highly skeptical. I diluted 10 gallons with 40 gallons of water for the first time this year. It seemed alright but the microbial density was vastly reduced.
Do not believe what anyone says about using ACT to beat bugs. It is not based on reality. As has been pointed out, others swear by neem. I have used Bacillus thuringiensis Israelenis to control mosquito larvae with astounding success. If it is designated for gnat larvae, I would expect it to work. For best control of fungus gnats you might consider a longterm living soil and introducing Stratiolaelaps scimitus (previously Hypoaspis miles) Stratiolaelaps | Applied Bio-nomics Ltd. Fungus Gnat, Thrips, Snake Mite Predator (Hypoaspis sp.) Urban Garden Magazine | Know Your Predators
[quote name='"Microbeman"'] Do not believe what anyone says about using ACT to beat bugs. It is not based on reality. As has been pointed out, others swear by nemm. I have used Bacillus thuringiensis Israelenis to control mosquito larvae with astounding success. If it is designated for gnat larvae, I would expect it to work. For best control of fungus gnats you might consider a longterm living soil and introducing Stratiolaelaps scimitus (previously Hypoaspis miles) Stratiolaelaps | Applied Bio-nomics Ltd. Fungus Gnat, Thrips, Snake Mite Predator (Hypoaspis sp.) Urban Garden Magazine | Know Your Predators[/quote] Hey man I've herd great things about bti can't seem to find it though I did introduce some preditory nematodes Still battling 5150 gv me a heads up about pea gravel think I'm Gunna try tht today