How To Get Rid Of Gnats In The House and houseplants without vinegar (Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE TIPS)
Pesky insects are common in just about every part of the world. Flies, mosquitoes and ants are found in multitude by nearly every property owner in America. But few insects are quite as pesky as the creature known as the gnat. Gnats are small and extremely annoying, and even though they are completely harmless, it is unpleasant to see them hanging around your home. Luckily they are pretty easy to get rid of and there are a number of things you can do to prevent them from coming back again. This can be as simple as setting up a gnat trap, or pouring some ammonia down the drain.
Use ammonia to kill gnats in drains. To kill any gnats (along with their eggs and larvae) living inside your drain, simply pour a small dose of ammonia into the sink. This will effectively remove all traces of the gnats. Just be sure to leave the ammonia to dilute for several hours before using the sink again, as ammonia is also toxic to humans.
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As an alternative to the foul-smelling ammonia, you can put a couple of tablespoons of baking soda into the drain, followed by a cup of white vinegar. The mixture will fizz slightly, then should be left to sit for a couple of hours before running water.
Make a homemade gnat trap to kill fruit flies. One easy way to rid yourself of a gnat infestation is with an easy and cheap do-it-yourself gnat trap. Find a used can or jar (Mason jars work especially well) and fill it with apple cider vinegar. Gnats are extremely attracted to the scent of vinegar. After you fill your can or jar, seal the lid and poke very small holes with a nail or screw. Leave the jar in a space gnats usually inhabit, most likely your kitchen or dining area. You can make several of these jars to leave in multiple locations, if necessary.
The gnats will fly into the jar, but will be unable to leave. Once the jar becomes full of gnats and you no longer notice any flying around, dispose of the jar and say goodbye to your gnat problem.
Get rid of the gnats’ food supply. Like so many other insects, gnats feed primarily upon the food scraps you leave out in the open. The best solution to preventing gnats is to not “feed” them in the first place. By cleaning your kitchen and dining room regularly and quickly disposing of leftover food scraps and cooking remains, you can prevent gnats from invading your house before they ever become a problem.
When you store food, make sure it is in an airtight or wrapped container within a sealed cabinet or refrigerator. Keep fruit in the fridge, to prevent it from becoming overripe and attracting gnats.
Cover your trashcans. You can prevent a gnat invasion by covering your garbage and waste cans around your house and property. If the garbage cans outside your home are open, gnats can feast there and similarly follow their noses into your home. By covering up your garbage, you won’t allow gnats a chance to live off off your discarded food.
Don’t over-water houseplants. Certain species of gnats love hanging around over-watered house plants and laying their eggs in the soil. You can prevent this from happening by keeping an eye on the soil and making sure it is damp rather than wet. Also ensure that the plant has adequate drainage.
Use a professional insect spray. There are many sprays available in supermarkets and hardware stores designed to kill all manner of flying insects. Simply spray the insecticide onto the gnats themselves, or in the usual areas they inhabit. This will immediately kill any and all gnats and other insects.
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