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I'm new to Eugene. During the summer, these tiny white gnats were biting me. What can I do to prevent this issue next summer?
Also, for the past thre...
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Gnat problem indoor & outdoor #923009
Asked December 19, 2025, 8:21 PM EST
I'm new to Eugene. During the summer, these tiny white gnats were biting me. What can I do to prevent this issue next summer?
Also, for the past three months we've had tiny black bugs, possibly gnats in our indoor plants. I believe they were in the soil bags I bought. I've stuck yellow sticky cards that's catching them but I need to get rid of them altogether. We make sure that the plants are not over watered.
Please help. Thank you
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
Shaz
This web sites will give you some help.
Fungus Gnats in Houseplants | The Stanislaus Sprout
Let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you for contacting us at Ask Extension. Rich
Hello Rich,
Thank you for your prompt response to one of my questions.
My other question was about the outdoor gnats that are tiny and white, and they bite during summer months. How can I get rid of them, or prevent them from hanging out in my yard?
Thank you
Behnoosh
It would be hard to give you methods of control until I knew the ID of the insect. Could you take a picture of the of the gnat. In one picture place the insect next to a ruler so I can see the size.
Thanks
What part of Oregon do you live in?
I live in Eugene.
I don't see them now. They were around during the summer.
Behnoosh
OK When we get closer to mid-late spring or when they show up, we can work on the ID of the insect causing the problem after you catch some and go from there.
Thank you Rich, I will be in touch.
Happy holidays!
Behnoosh
