Vinegar Trap for Gnats: the Best DIY Gnat Trap to Try

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Gnat Vinegar Trap

Tired of the annoying gnats around your home? Gather a few small jars and pour in 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and whirl in a few drops of liquid dish soap. With the lids off, place the jars wherever you see the most gnats. The gnats will be drawn to the smell of the apple cider, but once they land in the mixture, the soap makes it difficult for them to escape. These non-toxic traps work like a dream. I set them out one night and the next morning, all the gnats were in the jars! — Gina Kinnan

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Flies

The United States is home to many different species of flies, from drain flies and blowflies to houseflies and the gnat. Regardless of the type, they're all annoying when they make it inside your home. Flies are not only troublesome, they can also carry disease and are a health hazard if left untreated. So if you experience regular, annoying flies, it's time to take care of them. Here are the most common types of flies in the U.S.