A: The short answer is that these small black bugs in the house that aren’t fruit flies could be a number of different types of insects, from gnats to ants to flies. While gnat bugs are technically a ...

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They trap fruit flies, moths, mosquitos, gnats, and more. Pesky bugs buzz about year-round, but they can be especially active during the summer months. If you’ve gone through all the tricks in the ...

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Q: I keep seeing small black flying bugs in my house but they’re not fruit flies. What type of bug could they be, and how do I get rid of them? A: The short answer is that these small black bugs in ...