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Gnats

Gnat Facts

“Gnat” is a common name for several kinds of tiny flies. Getting rid of them starts with knowing which one you have, because each breeds in a different place.

Common Gnats in Florida Homes

  • Fungus gnats: small, dark, delicate flies that hover around houseplants. Their larvae live in damp potting soil.
  • Drain flies: fuzzy, moth-like flies that rest on bathroom and kitchen walls. They breed in the slimy buildup inside drains.
  • Fruit flies: tan flies with red eyes that gather around ripe fruit, trash cans and recycling bins.
  • No-see-ums: tiny biting midges found outdoors near marshes, mangroves and coastal areas, especially at dawn and dusk. They can pass through regular window screens.

Finding the Source

  • Gnats around houseplants usually mean overwatered soil
  • Gnats near sinks or showers usually mean a dirty drain
  • Gnats in the kitchen usually mean overripe produce, a trash can or a recycling bin
  • Small flies in a commercial kitchen often point to floor drains and hidden food debris

How to Prevent Gnats

  • Let houseplant soil dry out between waterings and do not let water sit in saucers
  • Scrub drains with a brush and use an enzyme drain cleaner
  • Keep produce in the refrigerator and take out trash and recycling often
  • Use fine mesh screens on patios if no-see-ums are a problem outdoors

Our Gnat Treatment

Sprays alone will not stop gnats, because new ones keep hatching from the breeding source. We find where they are breeding, clean and treat that source, and treat the areas where adults rest. See also how to get rid of drain flies and fruit flies.

Our quarterly 4 Seasons Pest Control service treats your home right away, then returns each season. There are no long-term contracts, and if pests come back between visits, so do we, at no extra charge. Call 1-855-624-2847 to schedule your service.

4 Seasons Pest Control Options & Pricing

Florida Bug Control’s 4 Seasons Pest Control will treat your home immediately, then begin quarterly treatments the following month to ensure your home is protected from many household pests.

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