Tired of pesky gnats, fruit flies and black flies invading your home? Try this simple DIY gnat trap to get rid of them quickly and easily. You likely have the ingredients needed already in your kitchen pantry!
Supplies:
- Apple cider vinegar
- Warm water
- Dish soap (like blue Dawn)
- Small dish or bowl
Instructions:
- Pour equal parts apple cider vinegar and warm water into a small dish or bowl.
- Add 8-10 drops of dish soap and gently stir to combine. The dish soap helps break the surface tension so the flies will sink and drown.
- Place the gnat trap in the area where you notice the most flies. Be sure to put it out of reach of children and pets.
- The flies will be attracted to the sweet smell of the apple cider vinegar. They’ll fly into the trap but won’t be able to escape.
- Discard the dead flies and vinegar solution when the trap is full, and refresh it with a new batch as needed until your fly problem is under control.
It’s a quick, easy and natural way to get rid of annoying gnats and fruit flies in your home without using harsh chemicals. The apple cider vinegar lures them in and the dish soap ensures they won’t fly out again. Give this simple homemade gnat trap a try next time those little buggers invade your space!
