To get rid of gnats in your house, there are several effective methods to quickly reduce and eliminate them:
- Use a bug zapper or electric insect trap indoors to attract and kill flying gnats safely.
- Make vinegar traps by filling a glass or jar with apple cider vinegar (or a mix of vinegar and old fruit) covered with plastic wrap with holes or a paper cone, which lures gnats inside but traps them.
- Pour boiling water or a diluted bleach solution down your drains to kill gnat eggs and larvae, since drains are common breeding sites.
- Use an insecticidal spray safe for indoor use that contains natural ingredients like geraniol and lemongrass oil.
- Set out wine or beer traps by leaving nearly empty bottles open, as gnats are attracted to the smell and get trapped.
- Hang or place sticky traps near affected areas to catch gnats attracted to bright colors like yellow.
- For houseplants infested with fungus gnats, avoid overwatering, allow soil to dry between watering, and treat the soil with diluted hydrogen peroxide or mild insecticidal spray to kill larvae.
Additionally, prevention is crucial: keep food sealed, clear away rotting fruit and standing water, rinse dishes promptly, and fix moisture issues around the home to avoid attracting gnats in the first place.
These combined practices should effectively reduce and eliminate gnats from the home.
