GrowCNanswered grow question 3 years ago I use yellow sticky traps to keep an eye on insect problems. Occasionally I'll have some gnats at the beginning that came in with my soil. I use fabric pots and have a fan at ground level blowing across the top of the pots. Even watering daily the soil completely dries two knuckles+ (about 3-4cm+) deep between waterings which is enough to end the gnat problem.