I have bunches of these little annoying flying things in my house. They are NOT fruit flies, I know how to deal with them. I do not know where these darn things are coming from and I can't get rid of them. I've tried home remedies, I've sprayed them with fly spray and they are still here. Please help if you can they are driving me crazy and I have lots of guest coming for Thanksgiving. I don't want to cook with these nasty little things in my house. I can't bomb the house I have birds and its too chilly to put them outside.
2006-11-16 10:41:14 · 13 answers · asked by mommawe 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
We just had the problem, and at first we thought they were the common Fruit Fly, but they are actually Gnats. They come from all kinds of places in the home like garbage disposals, holes in screens, bathrrom vents. They especially like to come in when it is cold outside. Most people would recommend using vinegar to get rid of them, but this leaves a nasty smell. What helped for us is sprinkling baking soda and water together, then pouring it down any drains in your house. Make sure your screens on your windows are in good shape. They are attracted to any food left out, so try and not leave food out. Lighting a scented candle really annoys them too.
We also used to have pet birds- Cockateils to be exact. Their food is 'dusty' and those little annoying flies love that. Try and give your birds only the amount of food they need in one day, so that there isnt extra food. And as hard as it is, try and keep their cage and surrounding area clean. (I know, those birds love to flick their food everywhere). Another thing you can try is lighting a scented candle near the bird cage, but not close enouhg to bother the birds. Or you can try buying some spray for the birds. You spray it on the birds feathers and its supposed to keep bugs away. We found this useful and it was at the local pet store for pretty cheap.
2006-11-16 10:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Little Flies In Kitchen
2016-11-07 10:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by dhrampla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have Phorid flies. I have them too and yes, they are so freaking annoying. I came here looking for answers to help get rid of them once and for all. I cannot even leave a glass of wine uncovered because with seconds a phorid will be in it. Mine disappear when the weather gets cold but are back the minute it warms up. I live in AZ so this is becoming a huge problem.
2015-03-03 14:40:13 · answer #3 · answered by Z 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I have bunches of these little annoying flying things in my house. They are NOT fruit flies, I know how to deal with them. I do not know where these darn things are coming from and I can't get rid of them. I've tried home remedies, I've sprayed them with fly spray and they are still...
2015-08-09 14:55:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like either fruit flies or gnats. We had an infestation last winter. We tried everything... the vacuum hose (parked in the kitchen to use everyday), fly swatter, gnat spray, and a bug zapper and a small dish set out of Soy Sauce. Each killed some, but never all. This year we turned on the zapper early and knock on wood, we haven't seen many at all. Try Walmart... they would have them on clearance. We paid $5 each for ours and bought two. Best of luck.
2006-11-16 12:52:50 · answer #5 · answered by Valeria 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There's a couple that come to mind. If you have birds you could have meal moths. They infest bird food, flour and alot of other things. Another insect is fungus gnats. If you have alot of plants they can live off the fungus that grows in too wet potting soil. The last is a phorid fly that lives in drains. I'm guessing that they are meal moths, but google all these names and you'll find some remedies. Rick.
2006-11-16 10:53:40 · answer #6 · answered by Rick C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are in Ocala Florida and they are not Gnats or Fruit Flies....They seem to love Dog Poop, food, water you name it....It s a new breed and they appear within minutes....Does anyone know what they are and where did they come from?
2015-06-26 15:19:58 · answer #7 · answered by Kitfox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know why! they are really small and it is because it is winter. When it is winter flies like to go somewhere warm and wind up coming down your air conditioner. That is what happened to me.
2006-11-16 10:49:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mommawe: use an electric bug zapper it works
very well yes! because nats is pesky insects were they are outside as should be. Also you must keep that patio door closed
at all times .Go ahead and buy one http://www.bugzapper.com
good luck now
2006-11-16 12:27:23 · answer #9 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~~~The only thing I can think of is, do you have house plants and if so are they comming from the house plants? I just asked a question but for little knats outside around my plants,,,lets hope some one answers our questions soon,,,,,but for your question,,,all I can think of is indoor house plants is where they may be comming from....
2006-11-16 10:45:57 · answer #10 · answered by ~~Penny~~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋