How to Get Rid of Gnats Using Apple Cider Vinegar
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Been seeing a lot of gnats around your home lately? These insects are active in warm weather, which means you will probably see more of them during this season. Gnats are small flying insects that have long legs and antennae. They are attracted to moisture, sweetness, vinegar, and decaying organic matter.
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These little insects fly around your face and nip at your skin. If you are wondering if gnats bite, yes, they do. Larvae can also damage the roots of your house plants.
If you are currently dealing with gnats and want to get rid of them, try this DIY homemade solution by Tracie’s Place. You only need 2 ingredients – Dawn dish soap and apple cider vinegar. As mentioned earlier, these insects are attracted to the smell of vinegar, which makes it an effective trap. It’s an affordable and easy solution to your gnat problem.
Some people also suggest using a bug zapper. It is also an effective way of getting rid of gnats as it has UV light.
Try these simple methods and get a gnat-free home.
What You Need to Get Rid of Gnats
- Dawn dish soap
- small container
- apple cider vinegar
- cling wrap
- toothpick
How to Keep Gnats Away From Your Home
Step 1:
Shake the apple cider vinegar well.
Step 2:
Add equal parts of Dawn dish soap and apple cider vinegar into the small container.
Step 3:
Get a small sheet of cling wrap and place it on top of your container. Pull the sides as tight as you can to make the top part flat.
Step 4:
Using a toothpick or any pointed object, poke 3 holes in the cling wrap. Do not make the holes super wide.
Step 5:
Place them in areas where gnats roam around.
How to Get Rid of Gnats Using Apple Cider Vinegar
