How to Make Gnat Traps

Wondering how you can get rid of gnats fast? Let Robb’s Homemade Life on YouTube teach you how to make gnat traps.

Gnats are small insects with long legs and antennae. Did you know that they can bite? Yes, they do! They are not only annoying, but they can also carry diseases. These insects are commonly seen in sinks in kitchens and bathrooms, near houseplants, or in rotting fruits and vegetables. They like moisture from food, over-watered plants, garbage, leaky pipes, and garden soil.

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Are you currently dealing with gnat or fruit fly infestation? Try this homemade solution. It is the best gnat killer! Most ingredients you need to make this solution are probably already in your kitchen. You only need apple cider vinegar, sugar, and dish soap. It is proven effective and works instantly. You don’t have to make funnel traps; a shallow container or lid will do.

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Best Gnat Killer Materials

• 1 cup of water (236 ml)
• 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar (10 ml)
• 1 teaspoon of sugar (5 grams)
• 2 drops of dish soap
• shallow plastic lid

How to Get Rid of Gnats

Step 1:

In a container or bowl, add 1 cup of water, 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 2 drops of dish soap. Mix until well combined.

Step 2:

Place the shallow plastic lid in places where you often see gnats or fruit flies. Pour some of the mixture. After a few hours, you’ll see gnats trapped in the mixture. Make sure to keep it away from your pets.

For gnats in your garden soil, mix 2 drops of Dawn soap to a cup of water or 8 drops to a liter of water in a spray bottle. Spray it on the soil and plants.

How to Make Gnat Traps