Archive for the ‘Flies & Gnats’ Category

Genetic Improvements in Fly Sterilization

June 15th, 2009 Posted in Flies & Gnats | 1 Comment | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
The Fruit Fly (Ceratitis capitata) is one of the most economically damaging agricultural pests. They cost the world’s growers billions every year, as they infest more than 250 different fruits, nuts and vegetables. But in January 2009, a ...

Meet the House Fly

February 11th, 2009 Posted in Flies & Gnats | 12 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Houseflies are those tiny flies that congregate around your smelly garbage and your dog’s poop (gross!) They are commonly known as parasites and have gotten a bad wrap as major nuisances that buzz around your home and stare down at ...

How to Get Rid of Gnats Stat

December 20th, 2008 Posted in Flies & Gnats | 85 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Gnats are "gnasty" little bugs that fly into your face, it seems, just to annoy the heck out of you. They're annoying outside, but even more annoying in your home. This article explains: House gnats - what does a ...

How to Get Rid of Gnats in Houseplants

December 8th, 2008 Posted in Flies & Gnats, Ornamental & Lawn Pests | 35 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
You look around your room, proud of the miniature jungle you've set up by your window, when you notice there's more than just plants in that forest...there's bugs! You don't want to destroy your plants, but you certainly ...

Getting Rid of Fruit Flies Organically

August 30th, 2008 Posted in Flies & Gnats | 32 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Your bananas are ruined and your drain is an endless pit of pests. Every time you throw something away, it turns into a race to see how fast you can shut the lid. If you have experienced any of these events, ...

How To Kill Gnats – The Tiny Menace

August 29th, 2008 Posted in Flies & Gnats | 123 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
In a seeming re-enactment of Apocalypse Now, an army of gnats has bombarded your indoor plants, garbage cans, and dirty sink. There is only one recourse now. It is an all out war: you vs. the gnats. There's no ...