If your kitchen is invaded by midges in autumn, know that this fruit left on the work surface irremediably attracts them and that it is important to take simple precautions to avoid the invasion.
The kitchen is a room particularly coveted by insects: it is full of foodstuffs which attract crawlers and flies. And contrary to popular belief, midges are not only rife in summer, but also in autumn, especially in the presence of a fruit which is customary to leave on the work surface. So if you have noticed that small midges have invaded your kitchen, this fruit is most certainly the cause and it is important to act quickly before the invasion increases.
In autumn, the still mild temperatures and ambient humidity create an ideal atmosphere for midges. Ripe fruits are particularly coveted by these insects, who find themselves attracted like magnets by their attractive scent. Because when they reach a fermentation stage, very sweet odors emanate from them and strongly attract these insects. One fruit in particular is the cause of many invasions of midges in the kitchen in autumn. Because it ripens quite quickly and gives off an intense scent, midges especially like bananas. This phenomenon is due to the ethylene released which accelerates the ripening of the fruit, causing particularly strong fumes which act as an alarm signal for midges. Even more so when this fruit is left out in the open on the work surface or in an unprotected fruit basket.
What solutions to avoid the invasion? The first reflex to adopt if you experience an invasion of midges is to store your ripe fruits, particularly bananas, in the refrigerator or in closed containers. Then clean and disinfect your work surfaces using a suitable product or white vinegar, a natural repellent that will keep midges at bay. Finally, make sure to empty and wash the kitchen trash regularly. And if you use a composter for your organic waste, make sure it is tightly closed.
If, despite all these precautions, the invasion persists, you can use natural traps by placing a little cider vinegar and a few drops of dishwashing liquid in a small container to attract and trap midges. Or you can also prepare a natural solution based on water and black soap with adhesive properties, to spray on areas where midges are still active to immobilize them and get rid of them.
