Gnats can get into home and reproduce fast

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Richard Fagerlund.

What is a gnat?

Basically gnats are very small flies that belong to several species. There are several types of gnats that will get into homes.

Fruit flies (Drosophilidae)

Fruit flies are usually found in the kitchen, where they feed and breed on food spilled in out-of-the-way places such as behind or under appliances. These small flies have distinctive red eyes, which you can see with a hand lens. They are tan or brown in color and about 1/8-inch long. They are also known as pomace flies and vinegar flies.

They can be serious pests in food-handling establishments as they breed in and feed on fruits, vegetables and any moist, decaying organic material. They have been known to cause intestinal problems and diarrhea when fruit containing their larvae is eaten.

They will also breed in discarded fruit juice and soft drink cans and in unsecured bottles of wine. They are also very prolific.

In your home, you can control fruit flies by eliminating all breeding material. They are attracted to vinegar, so put drops on duct tape or glue boards. Or you can fill a small paper cup with vinegar and the flies will dive in.

Hump-backed flies (Phoridae)

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Gnats can get into home and reproduce fast