11 Tips to Get Rid of Gnats Naturally

It's a given that if you have houseplants, you'll eventually deal with pesky fungus gnats. Here are the best ways to get rid of them naturally!

NEEM OIL

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cinnamon

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hydrogen peroxide

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sticky traps

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