The strong pungent smell released by garlic is intolerable for many insects and pests including gnats.
Indoor bug spray for gnats.
Soak a few cloves of garlic in mineral or paraffin oil for a day and use the strained oil mixed with a teaspoon of liquid wash to spray in the gnat infested areas.
Homemade peppermint oil bug spray cup distilled water 2 teaspoons witch hazel 2 teaspoons of vodka 25 drops of peppermint oil 10 drops of eucalyptus oil 10 drops of lemongrass oil 10 drops clove oil spray bottle.
Plus the zevo flying insect killer formula uses plant oils instead of traditional pyrethroids.
Gnats can invade your home in different places like sinks drains plants and especially around read more.
Be sure to coat the soil stem and leaves thoroughly.
Leave the mixture on the plant for one to two hours then spray the plant with plain.
You can choose to use a mild or natural option such as neem oil or dish soap but they are not as effective on fungus gnats as some other commercial options.
There is no need to spray the insecticide onto the actual plant as the gnats typically infest the soil and head for the roots and the algae in the soil.
Spray the infested houseplant liberally with the soap mixture.
Pour into a spray bottle.
Mix one tablespoon of lemon scented dish soap with two liters of water.
Insecticide is one option though we caution you against using it if you ve got small children around and as always you ll want to be sure you re using the spray according to the manufacturer directions.
Zevo flying insect killer kills insects and is safe for use around people and pets when used as directed.
This hot shot kitchen bug killer is one option that specifically targets gnats in addition to several other household pests.
Gnats also known as fruit flies are one of the most invasive and annoying pests you can get in your home.
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Diy insecticidal gnat spray 2 tablespoons liquid castile soap 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 gallon of water.