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Feb 28, 2022 · Should any of these plants become infested with gnats, it would spread quickly. It’s essential that I take action at the first sign of gnats flying around any plant. If I spot gnats in or around indoor plants, I watch to see if they return to the plant’s soil. Sure enough, they do.Sep 13, 2018 · The adult gnats don’t do much damage to plants, either; rather, it’s the larvae that will munch on your plant's tiny feeder roots, limiting the plant's ability to take up nutrients and stunting its growth. This is more of a problem in nurseries, where susceptible young seedlings are grown in damp conditions.Sep 28, 2019 · Adult fungus gnats actually do not damage plants nor do they bite people. But the adult gnat's presence is considered a real nuisance and its larvae can actually damage a plant. In addition to seeing adult gnats flying around, you may see symptoms of this infestation in your plants, including sudden wilting, loss of vigor, poor growth, and yellowing....