When it started getting cold, I brought in four succulents, sprayed them with insect spray, and enclosed them in plastic bags for a week. I ended up having a horrible gnat infestation. I tried the water mixture, and it helped a little for a couple of days. I ended up throwing out the dense succulents where I felt I couldn't get to the dirt. I then just put it on the dirt dry. This is helping more. I watch them daily and spray when I see even one gnat. This product has let me keep 2 of my plants.