2006-07-06 13:45:47 · 19 answers · asked by Sabrina B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Hide your fruits and vegetables. They may be coming from your garbage disposals and drains. Tape a clear plastic food storage bag over the opening overnight. If flies are breeding in these areas, the adults will emerge and be caught in the bag.
2006-07-06 13:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by Ginger/Virginia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if they are gnats or flies. If they are gnats they lay their eggs in houseplants. I haven't tried it, but when I worked at a garden store we recommended using aquarium sand. You sprinkle a 1/2 inch layer on top of the soil in potted plants and the cycle of life is broken for the little guys.
If it's fruit flies, I've heard lots of people recommend making a trap, by putting some sort of sugary drink (like soda or juice) into a lidded container. Poke a few small holes in the lid, so that the flies can crawl in, but they can't find their way back out.
It's not always easy, but keep garbage out of your home. They are attracted to anything sweet and decaying.
Good luck, I know they can be annoying.
2006-07-06 13:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by mia_violenza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
domicile made Fly Traps-- you want a sparkling, empty one gallon milk field. be advantageous to maintain the cap. decrease 4 or 5 small holes all around approximately 2 inches down from the place it starts off to slope in direction of the cap (approximately the place the middle of the manage is.) combination a million/4-cup syrup and a million/4 cup apple cider vinegar and pour into field. Fill to halfway with water and positioned on cap. place a pair of those flytraps the place the flies are thick. you will possibly might desire to empty it out another day or so. i might make new ones by way of fact i come across emptying it to be exceedingly gross.
2016-12-10 05:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Napalm usually works well, But it's a little volatile.
Actually just get some Cutter or Deep Woods Off That will usually do the trick.
2006-07-06 13:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by lovpayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often little gnats come in with plants. Take one cap of pinesol in a bucket of water. Water the plants thoroughly with that. It's an industry secret tip from the largest interior plant rental company in the US.
2006-07-06 13:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are outside, get a small paper plate and fill it w/ water. ( just enough to cover the bottom of the plate) and put about 3 drops of liquid dish soap and mix well. Or, you could put a bounty fabric softener sheet in your belt loop.
2006-07-06 13:59:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keeping a window box of lavender helps keep away lots of bugs or use lavender essential oil spray
2006-07-06 13:52:53 · answer #7 · answered by shazza 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bleach. keep food in the fridge. Don't leave anything out. If you are at a bar...cover the caps of your bottles.
2006-07-06 13:49:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont leave any food laying out .keep your trash emptied.keep your dishes washed.
2006-07-06 13:50:02 · answer #9 · answered by lunatic_no9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keeping your fruits in an enclosed recepticle. be it your fridge or a container
2006-07-06 13:49:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋