How to Get Rid of Gnats Naturally and Keep Them Away
31.05.2024 - 10:29
/ treehugger.com
Gnats are irritating little creatures that can crop up in your home looking for produce, flowers, houseplants, and any other exposed foodstuff to munch on. At worst, you can wind up with a pregnant gnat laying as many as 300 eggs in your house.So, if you have even the slightest gnat infestation, it's important to get rid of them fast.
Many will combat a gnat problem with harsh pesticides that fill the air with toxic chemicals. That isn't necessary. You can just as easily eradicate gnats with natural solutions like a bowl of vinegar or a piece of scrap paper slathered with honey.
Here are five ways to get rid of gnats naturally, plus tips for keeping them away for good.
Gnats generally go where there is fungus—and subsequent moisture.That’s why they’re attracted to the overripe bananas on your counter and the soft potatoes in your pantry.
If you do notice gnats hanging around unsealed produce, the easiest way to get rid of them is to simply pitch (meaning, compost) their food source. The same goes for food that could be stuck in your sink drains or spilling out of your trash can.
Even after you eradicate the source of your gnat problem, you can still have some lingering in your house. This vinegar trap is easy, effective, and made from things you probably already have at home.
Put a bowl of vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar is fine) with a drop of natural dish soap on a table, away from any food. Gnats are attracted to the smell of vinegar, so that will draw them into the soapy mixture. The soap works by breaking the surface tension of the liquid, ultimately preventing gnats from being able to stay afloat. Unable to escape the soapy reservoir, they eventually drown.
Gnats are attracted to both light and