Why do biting midges appear in the house?
Why do biting midges appear in the house?
Biting midges do not appear for no reason. Their presence has only one cause: there is a damp environment in the house suitable for them to breed.
Most common breeding sources
- Standing water in plant pot trays, the number one source of indoor midges. Water sitting for more than 3-5 days allows larvae to develop.
- Drains and floor drains, grime and grease on pipe walls, combined with dampness, are ideal breeding grounds for midge larvae.
- Garbage bin bottoms, liquid from kitchen waste accumulates at the bottom, breeding adults and larvae.
- Bathroom dead corners, under the sink, behind the toilet, and shower floor drains, these damp, dark areas are prone to breeding.
- Balcony standing water, from air conditioner condensation, rain accumulation, or excess watering that does not dry out.
Outdoor sources
- If the home is near ponds, wetlands, ditches, or green belts, midges may also fly in from outside.
- Lower-floor residents (1st-3rd floors) are more susceptible to outdoor midges.
- Homes with yards may have weed and leaf piles as breeding sources.
Solution
Remove standing water, keep things dry, regularly clean drains and floor drains, and spray dinotefuran-containing household insecticide on corners and window sills. Midges will disappear quickly. The key is to persist for 1-2 weeks, midges have a short breeding cycle, and once the environment improves, newly hatched midges will have nowhere to breed and will disappear.