If you've been anxiously trying to figure out how to get rid of fungus gnats, you're not alone: while many are considered to be harmless, there are some species that have been deemed garden plant pests, thanks to their unfortunate habit of breeding in damp compost.
Now, while there are some plants that repel pests, the pesky fungus gnat tends to be drawn to seedlings and cuttings – not to mention our most treasured house plants, too.
'In the open garden fungus gnats are not a problem and part of a well balanced biodiverse garden ecosystem,' say experts at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) reassuringly. '[They] are really only of concern if they are causing damage to seedlings or cuttings; established plants are not harmed.'
