Gnats!!!!!!!!!! How to get rid of them?

Question

Tried the Vinegar in a jar trick. Not leaving food out. Just the weather, I think, but these pests are driving me nuts!!!!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Have read and tried eating a lot of marmite this stops them biting you  but does not get rid of them

Answer 2

There are some plant extracts that work fairly well.

One is Rose Geranium Oil, contains gernoil which repells gnats. Citronella extract works well to, and even Texas cedar oil works pretty good.

I found a misting website that has something for outdoors.

Answer 3

I had gnat look-a-likes in my house.  What I thought were gnats - turned out to be fruit flies.  I ended up putting ammonia down my sink drains, pretty much fogged the house with insect spray for several days straight.  They are gone.  (Hate those little buggers buzzing by my face.)

Here is more information

GNATS:

Habitat -Both fungus gnats and shore flies thrive in the damp, moist environment that is common in greenhouses. The adult gnat tends to fly in a zig-zag pattern and are attracted to fungi so might be observed near plants with Botrytis sporulation. Females lay their eggs nearby so the larvae have access to a fungal food source.

Health Risks -Because your health can be an issue, let us show you how to get rid of gnats. In laboratory studies, adult fungus gnats carried spores of Pythium, Botrytis, Verticillium, Fusarium and Thielaviopsis as they moved from plant to plant. Spores have also been found in their droppings. (someone can actually SEE a gnat dropping let alone what is in it?!) It is unclear how important this disease transmission is in commercial greenhouses.

Property Damage - Fungus gnats are most damaging to seedlings, cuttings and young plants.

Prevention - Adults are attracted to newly planted crops, making it important to thoroughly clean the greenhouse before introducing new crops. Dry, level, weed-free, well-drained floors help eliminate breeding areas. Keeping compost piles away from the greenhouse and cleaning up any spilled media on the floor also helps eliminate breeding areas.  

See recommended products at the link below (Gnat pic included at the link) to get rid of these pesky, inconsiderate, dropping leaving bugs.

http://www.pestproductsonline.com/1_flys...

GNAT look-a-likes The Fruit fly:

They look like tiny gnats and they swarm around your garbage looking for rotting fruits and vegetables to forage on to lay their eggs. Often, tomatoes, melons, squash, perishable fruits and vegetables brought in from the garden or grocery store cause an infestation of these flies.

Habitat - They lay their eggs near the surface of rotting foods or other moist, organic materials such as mops, cleaning rags, or in drains and garbage disposals. Once the tiny larvae emerge, they feed near the surface of the fermenting material. A female fly can lay about 500 eggs. (Ycch! That's a BUSY Momma!) The entire lifecycle from egg to adult can be completed in one week.  Getting rid of fruit flies is a must.

Health Risks - Fruit flies are a nuisance, but they also have the potential to contaminate food with bacteria and other disease-producing organisms. Let us provide you the resources on how to get rid of fruit flies.

Property Damage -These insects do not damage your property, but they can be a nuisance when they invade your home and contaminate food.

Prevention - Eliminate all ripened fruits by discarding or refrigerating. Discard any portions of fruits and vegetables that are cracked in the event eggs or larvae are present.

See recommended products on how to get rid of this pesky little varmints. (Fruit fly pic included at the link)

http://www.pestproductsonline.com/1_flys...

more tips:

Cover your trash cans, wash out your sink, and don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink. Also make sure not to over water your plants.

Nuke Them. This is a good choice if you just have a few that wander in from outdoors. Just about any flying insect spray will kill them and very quickly. If the situation becomes an infestation, a fogger might be a better way to get the job done. If you use a spray and have pets make sure that you check the labels, and follow all directions for safe use. A less caustic approach would be to use insecticidal soap sprays

http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/pest-c...

Good luck!

Answer 4

You wait for the weather to change. I have tryed the Vinegar trick as well. I have burned these special candles for repelling while you sit outside. The thing that worked the longest was some spider/wasp spray. Don't spray on the nats directly, especially if windy. Now that is common sense, sorry. Gnats do not like the smell but if you can spray around the patio eves etc. (get hubbie to do it or con a boyfriend) and then go back inside for maybe only 30 minutes, then go back out to sit and the gnats can still smell it (I guesss) and are gone for at least a couple of quiet hours enjoying the outdoors. The smell of the wasp spray will not be noticed by you.  Enjoy a few hours outside free of the gnats.