fungus gnat

noun

: any of various small dipteran flies (families Mycetophilidae and Sciaridae) resembling mosquitoes and having larvae that feed on fungi and decaying organic matter

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Conversely, keeping mums soggy is a sure recipe for root rot, fungus gnats, and other issues that spell doom for an indoor mum. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024 Top the potting soil with small pebbles for a finished look and to keep away fungus gnats. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024 Place yellow sticky traps to help with the fungus gnats, thrips, and other pests that tend to plague indoor plants. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024 Let the potting soil dry down so fungus gnats fly away. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for fungus gnat 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fungus gnat was in 1862

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“Fungus gnat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungus%20gnat. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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