How do I get rid of gnats?

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  • We had terrible gnats this year as well! We did two things and it's helped tremendously! First we sprayed our house where they seemed to be gathering... the soffits and facias, the foundation and on the walls of the exterior where they were the most with THIS PRODUCT. (It says it will last 12 months and will keep lots of other insect critters away as well) The first few days we saw tons of dead gnats on the porches and patios, but now they're just gone. BTW, I did call the company to be sure it wouldn't harm birds etc. if they ate the dead bugs, and they said it wouldn't.

    Then we also sprinkled THIS ALL NATURAL PRODUCT through all the foundation plantings and most of the yard, concentrating closer to the house. It will repel mosquitos, ticks, fleas, chiggers etc. Amazing difference!! I was getting eaten alive just watering, now there are very few if any mosquitos biting me. Love it!!

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  • Peggy L Burnette Peggy L Burnette on Jul 11, 2019

    Hi Marylyn, sorry you hare dealing with pesky gnats. Hope this video will help you. out 631,000 results (0.94 seconds)



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  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Oct 06, 2023

    I had a terrible gnat problem and the vinegar traps worked perfectly! Simply place a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or white vinegar, a few drops of dish soap, and a tablespoon of sugar in a bowl and stir. Set your bowl in an area where gnats are prevalent, such as your kitchen or bathroom. This took care of my problem in just a couple of days!

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Oct 07, 2023

    These common pests came into your house on the fruits from the market. The gnats lay their eggs and when conditions are right, they hatch. To prevent this thoroughly wash them off and immediately refrigerate the produce, except bananas. Next is clean the sink drain with 1/2 baking soda followed by 1 cup of white vinegar, when the fizzing stops, rinse with a good amount of hot water, you may also want to keep the stopper in the sink drain until you have gotten rid of them.

    Now for those hatchlings that are still buzzing around, take a sticky cardboard trap (you can get a pack of these from Walmart-they are in the pest control section). These are the same ones used to catch mice, lay it flat and peel off the protective layer, do not fold it up. Put a small piece of sweet decaying fruit in the center of it, the gnats will land on the sticky part and that will be the end of them.

    Best to you.

  • Deb K Deb K on Oct 07, 2023

    Hi Marylyn, hope this helps you out.

    In a small bowl, mix a half cup of warm water plus two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, a tablespoon of sugar, and about six drops of liquid dish soap. Gnats will be lured in by the sugary mixture, but once they dip in for a drink, the sticky dish soap will trap them.

  • This is always so tough, I never find an option that works. Sometimes some wine with some fruit in a plastic cup covered in plastic wrap with a few holes catches a few flies. What has helped me is cleaning my drains and keeping them covered with silicone tub covers.

  • Mogie Mogie on Oct 08, 2023

    Homemade gnat repellent spray: A mixture of dish soap, water, baking soda, and vinegar can be filled into a spray bottle. The mixture should contain a few drops of dish soap, a tablespoon of vinegar, and baking soda per cup of water. A few sprays of this mixture is an effective gnat repellent.