Mosquitoes are small annoying insects that are always present in a person's home and remind him of their existence at the slightest opportunity. It is especially unpleasant to encounter them in the kitchen, which is a storehouse of food supplies and a gathering place for all the inhabitants of the home. Also, midges often settle at the root system of indoor plants and overcome pets - dogs and cats.
A method of dealing with midges, proven by time and people, is a trap for midges. Unlike toxic chemicals, it poses absolutely no danger and is fairly easy to make.
Do-it-yourself trap for midges from a can
An effective trap is easy to build from an ordinary glass jar, inside which you should place products that attract midges: a few slices of chopped banana or a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, in which a few drops of kitchen detergent can be added to guarantee the attraction of midges. The container must be covered with a liduse a nail, scissors, or a small knife to make small holes.
Responding to the aroma of the contents of the jar, midges will massively fly inside, but they will not be able to get out. Instead of a glass jar, you can use a plastic bottle with a wide neck. You can make several traps and place them in places where annoying insects accumulate: in the kitchen, near sewer manholes and ventilation openings.
A plastic bottle will help
An equally effective trap for midges can be obtained from the same plastic bottle, or rather, its halves. The cut off upper part should be inserted into the lower neck down. It will turn out a kind of funnel, along which midges will go down for food. For stability and tightness, it is recommended to glue the trap from the sides with adhesive tape. The bottom of the container should be filled with aromatic products. It can be a few tablespoons of juice or jam, a couple of slices of fresh fruit or a little apple cider vinegar. After a short time, the contents of the bottle will begin to ferment, which is guaranteed to attract midges. A do-it-yourself trap for midges will help clear the room of uninvited guests in a short time.
Bait is easy to make from a plastic yogurt cup. It should be covered with cling film, in which several holes for midges should be made with a needle or toothpick. You can leave a used tea bag or fresh tea leaves inside.
Red wine for midges
Effective means for catching midges are small glass orplastic containers to be filled a third with red wine, a product that these insects are not indifferent to the smell of.
Add a couple of drops of liquid soap here and mix gently. In a short period of time, the midge trap will attract thousands of insects. Insects will land on the surface of the wine and get stuck in it.
The bug trap is only part of the fight that needs to be done comprehensively. Various sprays are effective against annoying insects. It is enough just to spray the product directly on insects and their habitats. This is an instant way to get rid of both midges and other unpleasant insects (flies, mosquitoes).
Depending on the intensity of the drug, it may be necessary to release the treated area by its residents for several hours: you need to give the chemicals time to evaporate. Before using the spray, read the label carefully to make sure it is safe for pets.
Vegetable oil method
How to get rid of the house midge? Insects that live near the bin or near the drain pipe can be controlled with sunflower oil. It is recommended to pour the liquid into the kitchen sink.
For insects, falling into such a trap has disastrous consequences: the midge (the photo above clearly demonstrates the procedure) will be completely covered with a viscous liquid, will not be able to move ormultiply and eventually die. This method is very effective, especially if applied repeatedly.
Fighting midges in shells
Small inhabitants of drain pipes, along with larvae and eggs, can be killed with ammonia. This tool should simply be poured into the sink and left for several hours for the effectiveness of the action. It is worth remembering that the drug is toxic to humans, so before using the sink again, you need to make sure that the ammonia has dissolved.
To escape from indoor midges, baking soda will help, which you want to pour into the drain drain and pour a glass of vinegar. The foamed mixture must be left for several hours, then rinse the pipe with running water.
Save your favorite plant
Many species of midges are found in the moist soil of indoor plants. To save a green pet, first of all, you need to stop watering at least until the soil dries out by 2 inches. This action will help dry the midge larvae and their eggs, thus ensuring the death of the latter. However, the lack of water can be detrimental to the flower itself, which will begin to fade. Resuming watering will revive the plant, but again may attract annoying midges. Therefore, against such insects, the use of a homemade spray of water and a lemon-scented dishwashing detergent will be effective. The soap mixture must be sprayed onto the plant and soil, left for a couple of hours, and then washed off with clean water. This is required to prevent damage that can be done.pet chemical liquid. If the above procedures did not give the desired result, the plant is recommended to be transplanted into the updated soil.
To prevent midges from starting in the flowers (see the photo of such a nuisance above), it is recommended to adhere to the following recommendations:
- Don't water the plants too often. After all, a humid environment for midges is ideal for existence and reproduction. Therefore, when watering, the soil should not be wet, but slightly damp.
- Your pet should have good drainage to avoid standing water.
Preventive measures
To avoid the appearance of midges in the kitchen, you need:
- do not leave unpackaged food on the kitchen table;
- get rid of food leftovers in a timely manner;
- keep kitchen supplies in sealed containers and lockable cabinets;
- keep fruit in the refrigerator. Thus, they will not overripe and attract hordes of insects into the house;
- do not leave dirty dishes in the sink, as the source of attracting mosquitoes is the remnants of food that have stuck to it;
- cover the dish dryer with a clean and dry kitchen towel;
- cover the trash can, cutting off an important food source for midges;
- clean out the trash bin regularly by wiping the inside and outside of it with bleach;
- don't leave bags full of trash overnight.
Helpful tips
Beware of humidity, comfortable for the mass reproduction of midges, is required not only for indoor plants, but throughout the house. To prevent the appearance of such insects, all wet places must be wiped with bleach. Rags and towels should not be left wet. In order to prevent the spread of moisture, mats and rugs are recommended to be placed under direct sunlight.
An important factor in a comfortable and peaceful life, without the presence of extraneous insects in the house, is cleanliness.
