I know people use this on top of their soil. But, can you use this, and only this , without the soil (not being hydroponics)? To keep bugs off
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If you think bugs will not burrow through this you would be incorrect. You can use any non organic topping for bug stoppage, but I believe it would be better to use bug screen just below the dirt. Decorative rock may look better on top then this.
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I have only used these with hydroponic system. I Still have to combat gnats so I doubt it would get rid of all insects.
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Maybe orchids or plants with exposed roots. Hydroleca has no nutritional value it is an inert facilitator of humid environment.
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This is not for use indoors, unless you are using it on your indoor plants that are in soil. Nematodes live in the soil and will not survive otherwise. If you are using it on your plants, a hand sprayer will suffice.
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Yes. I used it in Super Soil, and it works great if you add a little more than recommended. Hope this helps!
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I think most people mix with soil, could be used either way.It does not add nutrients, it is to loosen soil and RETAINS WATER.
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I have only used it on orchids indoors, and it does a wonderful job. I don't know why it would work outside. You just stick it in the soil and when it registers the water content, you remove it. You don't leave it stuck in the dirt.
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I sprayed the screen with Off or some other bug repellent and it did an adequate job of keeping out no-see-ums. Think most of the bugs came up from the ground, so as the other respondent indicated, it's important to have the tent well staked and the bottom perimeter kept down (I used boards). I used the tent primarily as a painting shed to keep bugs out of my freshly painted projects and it did a great job.
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IT IS PERFECT FOR ORGANIC GARDENS. In fact, it is beyond what most organic gardeners do. My soil and plant health have improved since I added this to my soil. Not only that, but the increase in symbiotic fungi and bacteria avaliable to connect with my plants has greatly reduced their water stress so that I do not have to water as often.
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I don't use any chemical on or around my garden and plants. I eat them and feed them to my children. Some fertilizer, but natural. No insecticides. And they came that way...they didn't end up that way.
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This product is used as a foliar fog/spray. As such if shouldn't be applied in amounts that could do anything to your soils pH. The other ingredients would probably include water and bacterial growth culture. It works.
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DO NOT USE THIS IN SOIL. I mean yes this can be used but it is ineffective in my opinion. I've had much much better success using this brand's Mosquito "Dunks" version on soil. Just slightly wet the dunk and crumple as much as needed to spread/mix within the top soil, then water in through. I normally use a quarter of a dunk for a 2 gallan pot that is roughly 10" in diameter. The dunks will dry when the soil does but continue to be effective every time you water. Unfortunately the Mosquito "Bits" version though easier to handle, is no where near as effective on soil and since it's made from corn can cause issues with mold (decomposing). DO NOT USE THIS IN SOIL. I mean yes this can be used but it is ineffective in my opinion. I've had much much better success using this brand's Mosquito "Dunks" version on soil. Just slightly wet the dunk and crumple as much as needed to spread/mix within the top soil, then water in through. I normally use a quarter of a dunk for a 2 gallan pot that is roughly 10" in diameter. The dunks will dry when the soil does but continue to be effective every time you water. Unfortunately the Mosquito "Bits" version though easier to handle, is no where near as effective on soil... » Read More DO NOT USE THIS IN SOIL. I mean yes this can be used but it is ineffective in my opinion. I've had much much better success using this brand's Mosquito "Dunks" version on soil. Just slightly wet the dunk and crumple as much as needed to spread/mix within the top soil, then water in through. I normally use a quarter of a dunk for a 2 gallan pot that is roughly 10" in diameter. The dunks will dry when the soil does but continue to be effective every time you water. Unfortunately the Mosquito "Bits" version though easier to handle, is no where near as effective on soil and since it's made from corn can cause issues with mold (decomposing). « Show Less
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NO. Also depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you want insect control within the house, just spray the foundation plus 2 feet up the side of the house. Spraying the entire 1.5 acres will only control insects for a few weeks. I would use diatemaceous earth for long term benefits. Get 100 lbs of DE put entire 50# bag in a plastic trash bag n tie bag closed with enough string to attach to back of riding lawn mower. Then use a long sharp knife to make slits through the plastic bag and DE bag. Drag the bag around your yard until well covered with powder. Make sure there is no wind & you wear a mask. Then water the DE down n have a bug free yard without chemicals. If badly infested, I've put as much as 300 lbs out one summer but never had to retreat for 10 years.
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This item is definitely not bug-proof and certainly not meant for use in an outdoor shed. Even in the home, in order to keep bugs out you need to use naphthalene (moth) flakes or cedar bricks.
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I don't trench, but I spray the entire yard only once a year and I have no bugs at all, no ants, this stuff also kills the mud bugs. I spray around the house and then spray in like a circle 8 in the yard, it does the trick for me.
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I have used this on soil around delicate plants and it does not seem to effect them. This is a sollution meant to kill fungus gnat larvae and really serves no other purpose. I read through the information on the container and it says nothing with regard to dangers of using around fruits and vegetables. I do use this indoors.
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It would probably work fine. As the other responders suggested, you could lay down something on the bottom to protect your patio. The one disadvantage of not placing it on soil is that the worms won't be able to get in to help the composting.
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I couldnt get it to work in soil. But if you could get it to actually work, I dont think it would matter if it is soil in pots or soil outdoors
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yes but you should put it around the garden on the ground a bit away so the critters do not even get close...that is how we use it and have been for a few years..you CAN put it right in the garden box or around plants but I am not sure if it would affect the Ph of the soil etc...we also use it all winter sprinkled around the perimeter of the house to keep mice out..it works great!