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🦟 7 Natural Tips to Get Rid of Midges in the Kitchen

Say Goodbye to Tiny Flying Pests — the Natural Way!

If you’ve noticed tiny flying bugs buzzing around your fruit bowl, sink, or trash can, chances are you’ve got midges (also known as fruit flies or gnats). While they’re small, these pests can be incredibly annoying — and unsanitary, especially in the kitchen.

The good news? You don’t need chemicals to deal with them. These 7 natural, effective tips will help you kick midges out of your kitchen — safely and for good.

🍎 1. Remove Attractants Immediately

Midges are drawn to rotting food, overripe fruit, and moist areas. Step one is removing their food source.

Do this daily:

• Clear your fruit bowl of any soft or overripe produce
• Wipe down countertops and under appliances
• Rinse out empty bottles or jars before tossing them
• Clean food scraps from sink drains and disposals

🧴 2. Apple Cider Vinegar Trap

This old-school trick works like magic.

What you need:

• Small bowl or cup
• A few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
• A drop of dish soap
• Plastic wrap (optional)

How it works:
The midges are attracted to the vinegar, and the dish soap breaks the surface tension so they drown. Cover with plastic wrap and poke small holes if you want to trap them in.

🧽 3. Deep Clean Your Drain

Midges often breed in sink drains, where organic matter builds up.

To clean naturally:

• Pour ½ cup of baking soda down the drain
• Follow with ½ cup of white vinegar
• Let it fizz for 10–15 minutes, then rinse with boiling water
  Repeat 2–3 times a week if the problem persists.

🍋 4. Use Lemon as a Repellent

Lemon doesn’t just smell fresh — it also repels flying pests.

Try this:

• Slice a lemon and rub it around the sink edge
• Leave a used lemon half in your garbage disposal overnight
• Boil lemon peels in water and spray the cooled mixture in affected areas

🌿 5. Herbs That Midges Hate

Certain herbs act as natural insect repellents — and bonus: they make your kitchen smell amazing!

Best herbs to use:

• Basil – Place a fresh plant near your sink or windowsill
• Lavender – Use essential oil or dried sachets
• Mint – Grow it in a pot or use mint oil as a spray

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