What causes little black nat like bugs coming from my rubber tree plant, what do I do to get rid of these nats

Answer 1

If it's inside, it sounds like you're probably watering the plant too much, and the gnats are laying eggs in standing water. Let it dry out between waterings, and don't let water sit in the catch-pan under the pot. A swift spritz w/ bug spray in the general vicinity ought to help kill the live ones now.

Answer 2

It sounds like fungus gnats. As the others said, the gnats proliferate in wet soil, so reduce the watering of your rubber tree (it won't do any harm to the tree; they actually like to go dry between waterings, especially in winter).

I don't recommend you use any type of bug spray because they contain stuff that you really don't want to be inhaling and getting on your skin...there are great alternatives that are very effective. My favorite remedy for fungus gnats is by Safer's (the insecticidal soap), the product is called Sticky Sticks. Cut the strips in half before peeling of the backing and you have twice as many.
All the best!

Answer 3

Get some Knock-out Gnats. Info below. It is all natural and works as long as you follow the directions. You get it from Gardens Alive


Knock-Out Gnats™

Stops fungus gnats that attack your houseplants and greenhouse plants

Only from Gardens Alive! This strain of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt/H-14) provides very effective fungus gnat control for houseplant growers and home greenhouses. Populations of fungus gnats (often called "fruit flies") usually peak during winter and spring. The tiny adult insects lay their eggs in peat moss, humus-rich organic soil and potting media. The larvae then feed on plant roots, including those of young seedlings. Infested plants wilt, roots rot and the plants may eventually die.

With Knock-Out Gnats, however, the larvae ingest the larvicide and die! Use as a soil drench, 2-8 tsp. per gallon of water. Make three weekly applications to control successive generations. You can monitor effectiveness of Knock-Out Gnats with sticky traps

Answer 4

Hi,
I use Knock-out Gnats, too!
It works good, and I get it from Gardens alive also.

Hope this helps,
Dave