How to get rid of gnats or some type of flying insects in my compost?
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For fly and gnat problems in outdoor compost piles, I suggest burying each new addition of scraps in the pile and then covering the site with leaves or grass clippings. Leaves and grass clippings are not attractive to these pests, and should keep them at bay.
Just sprinkle ground cinnamon on your compost! Read it on Pinterest, works for me