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What to Gnow about Gnats

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Those nasty, pesky little gnats are everywhere you look. They have headed indoors looking for water.

Gnats are attracted to moisture, so you’re most likely to encounter them in the summer months—they often hang out in moist areas of your home like your kitchen drain or potted soil. That also means factors like food spills, unsealed garbage cans, or potted houseplants can all contribute to an infestation The average adult gnat lifespan is one week, and they can lay up to two hundred eggs in that time. It only takes the pests about 28 days at most to complete their whole life cycle. So if you’re wondering how fast do gnats reproduce or how often do gnats reproduce, the short answer is: A LOT. What kills a lot of gnats? How to Get Rid of Gnats - Best Gnat Killer In a small bowl, mix a half cup of warm water plus two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, a tablespoon of sugar, and about six drops of liquid dish soap. Gnats will be lured in by the sugary mixture, but once they dip in for a drink, the sticky dish soap will trap them. Vinegar itself does not get rid of gnats, but it is a good luring tactic to attract gnats into a trap. Vinegar smells sweet, so gnats will fly into a trap to get a drink.