Hypoaspis mites

[Lorri D]

I brought some plants in from outside (stupid) they had fungus gnats and I didn't know it. I now have fungus gnats in my seedlings. I have been using neem, but the seedlings aren't taking it very well. I killed a few of them so far using it.

My seedlings are too far along for me to just toss, but I can't keep applying neem either. I have been looking for alternatives and found hypoaspis mites on the net.

I'd like to hear if you have experience with these preditory mites and if you liked them or if anyone has another method of getting rid of the fungus gnats. I have been watering from below and letting the top layer dry out, but they still survive. I even shake them every hr or two and suck the gnats up as they fly up with a vacuum. Everytime I think they are gone for good, more come back in a few days.

Thanks so much everyone! Lorri D