How to get rid of midges naturally with tips, tricks and remedies that really work. Sometimes they seem to appear out of nowhere, other times the cause of their invasion is evident. The fact is that, if they are not dealt with in the most effective way, the presence of some gnats can turn into the infestation of a fighting swarm.
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Nothing bad if the midges didn't give like that nuisance especially if we find them in the kitchen. How then to remove the midges from home? What are the most effective home remedies?
Midges are insects that lay eggs from which larvae are born which, after several moults, first become pupae and then adults. The best known species of midges is Drosophila melanogaster, ie the "fruit fly".
What attracts midges when they are adults? Their attention is undoubtedly drawn by rotten fruitfrom vegetable and from all organic substances in the process of fermentation. It is above all on these things that they lay their eggs, so that at the moment of hatching the larvae have immediately something to eat. They have a life cycle that lasts about 2/3 weeks and reproduce only once in their life.
Every now and then it is more than normal to find them at home, but if their presence becomes massive and, above all, goes to affect the fruit that you will have to eat, then there is some effective remedy to chase them away.
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Fruits in the fridge
As we have said, the optimal breeding environment for these insects is the very ripe fruit (their favorite is grapes, dates and plums), but also decaying food. If this is difficult to find around the house, fruit is one of those things we like to display on furniture. Well, if it has reached abundant ripeness and, above all, if it is summer, it is time to move it to the fridge
Get rid of the trash and baking soda
Midges also love to procreate inwet garbage: even here, in fact, they find food and lay eggs. Also in this case and according to the provisions of your municipality, get rid of the damp as soon as possible. If you have to wait a few days before disposing of the damp, keep it in a corner outside on the balcony or in the garden. Once the bucket is free, clean it with baking soda or some laundry soda and let it dry
Stagnant water away
How much do gnats like to wallow in the water of the saucers! If a plant is infested with midges, allow the surface of the soil to dry out before wetting it again
Wine or vinegar
It seems that midges are very attracted tosmell of wine and vinegar. Then just pour some vinegar or wine into a bowl, cover with a little cling film and make some holes using it
READ also: Vinegar: 30 alternative uses
Water and sugar
If you have sugar at home, dissolve it in a bowl with water. The mixture will attract midges. Alternatively, fruit juice can be used
Mint or oregano
On the windowsills, you could place some jars of mint. It seems to be a smell that the midges do not like at all. Oregano is fine too
READ also: Mint: 10 uses at home and in the kitchen beyond the mojito
Essential oils
At certain times of the day you can use diffusers of natural essences, such as the essential oil of eucalyptus, of geranium or citronella, whose scent discourages insects attracted to fruit. Fruit essential oils are not good
READ also: Anti-mosquito essential oils: the 10 most effective
Cleaning in the house: the pipes
It is very easy for gnats to nestle in the drain pipes as well, so it may be useful to pour a mix of boiling water and vinegar in equal parts into the pipes every day.
READ also: 10 recipes for unclogging drains and sinks
Cleaning at home: in the kitchen
Especially when it is very hot, never leave dirty dishes or tea towels in the sink, which should be cleaned regularly every day
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Cleaning at home: appliances
Often dedicate yourself to the internal and external cleaning of appliances that are used daily such as: fridge, hob and dishwasher in the first place.
