For Fungus Gnats
Stop overwatering your plants—let the top inch of soil dry out completely. Place yellow sticky traps near the pots; the color is like a neon “Welcome” sign for gnats. Sprinkle cinnamon powder on the soil; it’s a natural fungicide that kills their larvae. Bonus: your apartment will smell like a bakery.
For Fruit Flies
Create a DIY trap with apple cider vinegar, a drop of dish soap, and a piece of plastic wrap poked with holes. They dive in for the fermented scent but can’t escape because the soap breaks the surface tension. Pro tip: store your tomatoes in the fridge—they’re fruit fly magnets.
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For Drain Flies
Pour a half-cup of baking soda followed by a cup of white vinegar down the drain. Let it fizz for 15 minutes, then flush with hot water. This cleans the biofilm they love. Repeat weekly—think of it as a spa treatment for your plumbing.
