Two of the most annoying pests that most of us encounter at one point or another have to be gnats and fruit flies. They just seem to buzz around your face and bother you, and yet they are so small it is hard to shoo them away. If you encounter either gnats or fruit flies, here is our advice on getting rid of them and keeping them away.

First off, it is important to first know how to identify if you are dealing with gnats or fruit flies. Gnats typically surround houseplants whereas fruit flies surround ripening fruits and veggies. Gnats are very small (1/8th^th of an inch) black flies with long legs. Fruit flies on the other hand can be tan, brownish-yellow, or brownish-black with bright red eyes.