Best 3 Gnat Attractant Recipes
**Gnats are tiny flying insects that can be a nuisance, especially during warm weather. There are a number of different ways to attract gnats, depending on what you're trying to do. If you're looking to get rid of them, you can use a variety of traps or sprays. However, if you're trying to attract gnats for other purposes, such as feeding them to pets or using them as bait for fishing, there are a few different attractants you can use.**
**This article provides recipes for three different gnat attractants: a fruit fly trap, a vinegar trap, and a beer trap. The fruit fly trap is made with a mixture of sugar, water, and vinegar, and it's effective at attracting gnats and fruit flies. The vinegar trap is made with a mixture of vinegar and dish soap, and it's effective at attracting gnats and other flying insects. The beer trap is made with a mixture of beer and sugar, and it's effective at attracting gnats and other insects.**
**These traps are all easy to make and use, and they can be very effective at attracting gnats. Whether you're trying to get rid of gnats or you're looking to attract them for other purposes, these recipes can help.**
GNAT REPELLENT
A natural solution for pesky gnats and fruit flies.
Provided by Joan Clark
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour the liquids into the bottle.
- Shake to combine without making a lot of suds.
- Spritz gnats and their eggs if you see them.
HOMEMADE GNAT TRAP
Gnats can't resist this mixture.
Provided by Joan Clark
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour the water, dish soap, and vinegar into the jar.
- Stir well with the spoon.
- Add the sugar and stir again.
- Place the opening of the bag over the jar.
- Use the band to keep the bag in place.
- Poke 6-8 holes in the plastic with the skewer.
- Put the jar in an area where gnats are a problem.
FRUIT FLY/GNAT TRAP
This will help take care of those fruit flies that gather around the stuff you have to take out to the compost pile or those bananas you haven't gotten around to baking with yet. The photo I posted (the one with the cherry & grape tomatoes) shows several fruit flies on the paper already (and a couple are in the vinegar, though you can't see them)--not even three minutes after making the trap! Some kinds of cider vinegar work better than others--typically, I find the darker the vinegar, the better it works. I know some people have said they prefer to use plastic wrap over the top, but I find that the paper cone (though it takes some fiddling to get it to fit just right) works best.
Provided by anonymous23
Categories Household Cleaner
Time 1m
Yield 1 trap
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour apple cider vinegar and drop of dish soap into glass or jar.
- With the paper, make a cone with a 3/4-1" hole on the bottom. The cone should sit on the glass rim without the tip touching the vinegar. You may have to squeeze-shape the cone a bit to prevent gaps between the paper and rim.
- Every day or two, switch out the vinegar. (You'll see when it stops being as potent. The flies/gnats will stop going in.).
Tips:
- Use ripe fruits and vegetables as they are more attractive to gnats.
- Add a little bit of sugar or honey to the mixture to make it even more appealing.
- Place the trap in an area where gnats are commonly seen, such as near the kitchen sink or garbage can.
- Empty and clean the trap regularly to prevent it from becoming a breeding ground for gnats.
- Consider using a natural gnat repellent, such as peppermint oil or lemongrass oil, to keep gnats away from your home.
Conclusion:
There are a variety of effective gnat attractant recipes that can be used to trap and eliminate these pests. By following the tips above, you can create a gnat trap that is both effective and easy to use. With a little effort, you can get rid of gnats and enjoy a pest-free home.
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