Why Do I Get Gnats in the Fall?

Gnats can be a nuisance just about any time of the year, depending on the weather. They are especially difficult when they make their way into our homes.

Crisp fall weather is not a thing in El Paso. Unlike other parts of the country, who are preparing for a cold winter with all the trappings, including cozy sweaters, warm coats, and snow. If you have gnats in the fall, it is no surprise to us! You likely see more pests around your yard in the fall due to the change of season and the fact that some pests, like spiders and ticks, are actively breeding. If you have a gnat problem, read on!

What Attracts Gnats in General?

Gnats anywhere, any time of year, have particular preferences for sustenance and comfortable spaces to live and breed. If you have those things inside or around your home, gnats will be attracted to them. If you decide it’s time to bring in houseplants in November or December, you might be unwittingly introducing gnats to the cozy confines of your indoor spaces. Other things, such as ripe or rotting fruits, compost bins, and moist soil are all things that bode well for gnat survival.

How To Keep Gnats Away

It stands to reason that by eliminating food sources and ideal breeding sites that gnats will be less likely to come into your private spaces. Here are a few ways you can do that.

• Move outdoor garbage bins or compost bins away from your home.
• Perform general lawn maintenance, which disallows moist soil to persist. Bag and dispose of lawn clippings, fill in low spots that catch rain, ensure proper drainage, and fix broken/leaking sprinkler systems.
• Include plants in your landscaping that dissuade gnats, like lavender, geraniums, and marigolds.
• Do not overwater your indoor or outdoor plants.
• Place a sticky trap by your houseplants to catch gnats that are attracted there.
• Create a candle trap inside your home. See instructions!

Call for Professional Gnat Control in El Paso

Do gnats bite? Yep! And while it’s true that gnat bites are not dangerous, unlike mosquito and tick bites can be, their presence can be extremely bothersome. When you have an outdoor gnat problem in El Paso, it’s time to call in the professionals from Mosquito Squad to treat your outdoor spaces for gnats.

Our trained and experienced pest control technicians are adept at identifying potential gnat habitats, offering advice on breaking them up and keeping them from reforming. Once they find the sources of your problems, they will perform a full treatment, which will knock down flying gnats, and treat gnat habitats and breeding sites to avoid more gnats emerging.

All you have to do is wait 30 or 40 minutes after the treatment and get outside to enjoy your yard again. We’ll come back on a three-week schedule to keep your outdoor spaces comfortable.

Search pest control El Paso and choose Mosquito Squad.

Mosquito Squad of El Paso is ready to serve you with our effective outdoor gnat and pest control services in any season, including mosquito control, fire ant control, fly control, and scorpion control. We also treat no-see-ums, ticks, and other outdoor pests. Find out more about our pest control in El Paso - get in touch with Mosquito Squad today by filling out our form online  or calling us at (915) 800-0343 for a free pest assessment and quote.

Also read: Are gnat bites like mosquito bites?