Types of midges and methods of its removal

Almost everyone associates midges with uncleanness, however, they can also start in a clean room, where everything is tidy and tidy. Why this happens, how to get rid of midges in an apartment, is described in the article. You will learn where the midges come from and how to get rid of them. Follow these recommendations, and then the nasty little insects will not remind of themselves.

The reasons for the appearance of midges in the house

Until you figure out why these small insects appeared in your home, you will not be able to completely remove them.

Important! Start fighting gnats as soon as you spot them. When there are many of them, it will be much more difficult to get rid of them.

The appearance of midges is associated with the following factors:

• With irregular cleaning of the bin, delay in taking it out. The temperature and especially the humidity in the organic waste heap is slightly higher than in the environment. Remnants of vegetables rot, midges begin to multiply. They notice insects when they are already flying everywhere. Often, midge eggs are laid on the walls and bottom of the bucket, and if it is not washed periodically, insects will also actively reproduce.

• With unwashed fruits and vegetables from the dacha or store. Many people believe (and not without reason) that the harvest from their own garden is the best, without nitrates, etc. The fruits are not washed immediately, they start to deteriorate. As a result, midges appear. The same happens due to lack of time or simply laziness with vegetables and fruits bought at the nearest market or store.

• With rotting of the roots of indoor plants. This happens with abundant watering of the latter. In any non-sterilized soil, there are midge eggs. As soon as a nutrient medium arises, small parasites immediately begin to multiply.

• With the wrong fertilization of domestic plants. Tea is often used for the latter. Midges love him very much.

• With the placement of indoor plants on the balcony. Insects can get in from the street. Therefore, if you have already placed pots of flowers there, check them as often as possible.

• With irregular cleaning of the litter box and the habitat of pets, especially rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs.

• With improper aquarium care. Algae can also decompose. In addition, the fish require moderately warm water.

• With clogged plumbing and sewerage. Above all, with siphons for sinks and toilets. The remnants of food settle on their bottom, if not cleaned in a timely manner, they rot. The result is not difficult to predict.

Important! You should not be too afraid of midges. They, of course, are unpleasant, but they do not bite a person, they cannot tolerate pathogens of dangerous diseases. In general, unpleasant, but not dangerous.

Types of midges

The midges seem to be the same, in fact, there are many species. Sciarids, fruit flies and butterflies are most often encountered in humans.

Sciarids are soil insects that are common almost everywhere. Appearing on indoor plants, they can easily destroy them. Mainly the root system and young seedlings are affected. Body length 1.5 to 4 mm. The color of the covers is light gray in young animals and black and in adults. The female lays up to 300 eggs in a clutch. The larvae are worm-like, from 3 to 5 mm long, with a gnawing mouth apparatus.

Drosophila (wine gnats) are one of the varieties of fruit gnats. They prefer to dwell on rotting berries and fruits. Not more than 4 mm in size. The color can be dark yellow, orange, brown and black. Clutch contains up to 80 eggs. Mating begins after the completion of development. The larvae are white, about 3-4 mm long. Life expectancy is about a month.

Sewer flies (butterflies) feel good not only in the bathroom, but also in the bathroom, especially if cleaning is rarely done there. The harm to a person is inflicted purely aesthetic. Information about infections or bites has not been confirmed. The size is no more than 5 mm. Color from light gray to brownish. The clutch consists of several dozen eggs. Put them away wherever there is decaying waste. They fly very badly and for a short distance.

Also, midges are distinguished by their habitats. There are fruit, sewer, onion, indoor, basement, etc.

Important! Insect larvae are visible only at an early stage of formation. Then they actually merge with the fruit and are almost invisible. Therefore, even if at first glance there are no larvae, all purchased products should be thoroughly washed and, in addition, scalded with boiling water.

How to get rid of gnats in the kitchen and other rooms

We will describe the most effective and affordable methods, first we will give general rules. In order to quickly get rid of flies, you should:

1. Identify the cause of the appearance of midges. There may be several of them. Pay particular attention to this stage, otherwise nasty insects will appear again and again.
2. Get rid of all spoiled foods wherever they are (in the room, basement, kitchen, etc.).
3. Empty the trash can, then scald it with boiling water and rinse well.
4. If there are pets, replace them with food and bedding. You should also change the water in the aquarium, clean it of rotten algae and other organic debris.
5. If midges are found on indoor flowers, remove the plants from the pot, remove all rotting parts of the root system and transplant into new soil.
6. Clean drain pipes and sewers, and do this not only with chemicals, but also with a cable. Empty the contents and thoroughly rinse the siphons in the toilet and sink.
7. Get rid of other sources of gnats, if any.

DIY kitchen fly traps

There are many types of them. Based on the described ones, you can even come up with several of your own designs.

Disposable Cup Trap

You can do it like this:

1. Take a glass of sour cream, yogurt, etc. The main thing is to throw it away later.
2. Place the midge bait on the bottom.It can be jelly, fruit juice, apple cider vinegar, a piece of berries.
3. Cover the glass with cling film and make a small hole in the top through which the midges can get inside.
4. Place the trap near the insect congestion.
5. Get rid of it when it is full of small insects.

Important! It is better to throw out filled traps directly onto the street. Do not leave them in the trash bin.

Glass Jar Insect Trap

It is quite simple to make it:

1. Take a regular glass jar.
2. Roll a funnel half the height of the glass container out of the paper. There should be a small hole at the very end.
3. Place the bait on the bottom.
4. Insert the funnel into the jar and tape it down.

If it is a pity to throw away the jar after use, rinse the vessel well.

Detergent solution trap

1. Pour sugar syrup, jelly, or other liquid gnat treat into a small container.
2. Add a little (a few drops) of detergent.
3. Place in places where insects congregate. Sitting on the solution, they will drown in it.

From milk and black pepper

1. Mix a quarter liter of milk with three tablespoons of black pepper.
2. Add one and a half tablespoons of granulated sugar.
3. Saturate sheets of paper with the solution and hang them up. Sitting on it, midges will die.

Formalin, water and milk

1. Mix together 3 tablespoons of milk, 5 tablespoons of sweet water, one tablespoon of formalin.
2. Divide the resulting mixture into several containers.
3. Place where the most insects are.

How to get rid of midges in the house with folk remedies

Most often used:

• Vacuum cleaner. They pull out all the flying midges for them, the container is cleaned on the street.

• Tobacco. 40 g. It must be poured with a liter of water and left at room temperature for a day, then the infusion is filtered and added with another 2 liters of water.

• Soda and vinegar. It is necessary to pour soda powder into the neck of the sink and extinguish it with vinegar. The reaction will be accompanied by intense hiss.

• Chopped camphor. The camphor should be warmed up in a skillet until the first smell occurs. After you smell it, walk with the pan through all rooms, trying to spread the aroma as much as possible.

• Natural repellents. It is necessary to spread citrus peels, cloves of garlic in places where midges accumulate, sprinkle with finely chopped dill or grease the pots of indoor plants with anise oil.

Important! You should be very careful with all kinds of solutions and other potent insect repellents. If used incorrectly, the harm from them can be much more than from the parasites themselves.

Does dichlorvos and fumigator help

Dichlorvos is a very effective remedy for midges, only the owners are not sweet from it either. The leaves of plants with dichlorvos can be burned altogether, so it is better to spray into the ground. As a last resort to kill the larvae, this drug will do.

As for fumigators, their effectiveness depends on the composition, which serves as the source of the odor unpleasant for insects. It is imperative to connect the device to the electrical network, otherwise the smell will not be released because.a special plate impregnated with an odorous solution or liquid in a bottle screwed to the fumigator does not heat up.

Prevention of the appearance

1. Check stored food regularly for signs of rotting. As soon as they appear, throw away the spoiled ones.
2. Clean up and take out garbage in a timely manner, wash the trash can.
3. Clean drain pipes and siphons periodically.
4. Remember to take good care of the animals and the aquarium on time.
5. Do not leave dirty dishes for a long time.
6. Make sure that the water in the trays with plants does not stagnate. Avoid overflowing plants.
7. Keep your apartment or house clean. Do a spring cleaning once a week.

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