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Originally Posted by Mike&Silvia
I asked the same question of a Publix produce manager, and here is what he suggested: Try a 50/50 mix of apple cider vinegar and dish soap in a small bowel. Put plastic wrap over the top and cut a 1” to 2” hole. This helps to trap the insects inside. I place the bowl on my countertop, near my bananas, and it is very effective. Good luck!
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I do the same thing as "MIKE&SYLVIA". Make certain that you use apple cider vinegar. White vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or wine vinegar will NOT work. I usually add about a teaspoonful of dish soap to a quarter or half cup apple cider vinegar. The gnats are attracted to the smell of the apple cider vinegar and when they go to vinegar, the soap gets on their wings and they won't be able to fly anymore and will drop to the bottom of the bowl dead. When you cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a hole or two in the top, pull the plastic wrap tight and secure it with a rubberband so they can't get out. Since gnats are attracted to apple cider vinegar, I usually put a vinegar/soap trap on the OUTSIDE of my house to try to kill them before they get in. Good luck.