Not only nice to have such "neighbors" in the kitchen, like gnats (Drosophila). They always appear out of nowhere, multiply the speed of light and deliver a lot of trouble.
By themselves, wine flies - insects are harmless and do not bear absolutely no threat to humans. But despite this, these annoying neighbors definitely not wanted, so to get rid of them as soon as possible.
Where are the Drosophila
Source of food in nature for these insects are rotting plant remains. So the orchards and gardens are favorite habitats. The question is: where do they come from in the apartments and houses, and even more so in the winter?
They have to do there are a few "well-trodden paths":
Through the window. Especially when near fruit trees or standing dustbins.
With fruits and vegetables in the house can get eggs laid by them.
Together with the soil brought to transplant houseplants.
From the basement or from neighbors midges can pave the way to your kitchen through a vent pipe.
IMPORTANT: The big problem is that the fruit fly is incredibly fertile. Adult female during the period of his life lays up to 400 eggs. After 24 hours, the larvae emerge from the eggs, which grow for five days, after which they pupate process begins. The pupal stage lasts for five days. And the light appears an adult individual who is ready to mate within 12 hours.
Why is this point is very important, you will soon find out.
How to get rid of lice without the use of chemicals
I will not talk about preventive measures consisting in regular dishwashing pets, timely removal of garbage or maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and in the fridge. It would be superfluous, because every hostess and she knows about it.
Mote great feel and readily proliferate even in the drain pipe, in which the remnants of food stuck. Therefore, from these visits are not insured even super neat hostess, never leave food on the table and regularly scavenging garbage.
To get rid of lice can be very simple, but very effective way of making them trap bait.
In any container (a plastic cup, a bank, a glass) is necessary to pour wine vinegar, fruit juice, fruit compote, kvass or sweet wine (your choice). Or you can just put a piece of sweet fruit.
Then wrap the container with cling film, poke small holes in it and leave overnight. You can just roll out of paper funnel and insert the narrow end in a jar or glass.
The contents of the trap will attract hungry insects, but to get back through the narrow hole they can not. You will only have as soon as possible, get rid of the filled traps. But...
As you remember, a little earlier I talked about very important point. The development of the Drosophila egg into an adult occurs in 11-12 days. Therefore, when you get rid completely of all adult gnats in the kitchen for almost 2 weeks you may receive a new offspring.
Therefore, to avoid their occurrence and reproduction, it is useful to repeat this procedure every day for 12 days. And then you will be assured that these uninvited lodgers longer you will not be disturbed.
By the way, I almost forgot to ask you to look at the photo below... :)