Eye Gnats

eye gnat

 

Normally found in very low numbers in San Diego County, eye gnats:

  • Are small, shiny black flies approximately 1/16 inch in size
  • Breed in organically rich soil 
  • Feed on the protein in body secretions (mucus, for example) to produce eggs 
  • Can be an annoyance to people and animals

 

 

Eye gnats are often confused with fruit flies or fungus gnats:

Fruit Flies

Fungus Gnats

To report an eye gnat problem, contact:

Vector Control Program
(858) 694-2888
vector@sdcounty.ca.gov

Include the following details in your report:

  • Date eye gnats observed
  • Location where eye gnats observed

Prevention and Control

Frequently Asked Questions

Instructions: How to Make an Eye Gnat Trap

Eye Gnat Ordinances and Supporting Documents (San Diego County)

South Escondido Eye Gnat Monitoring

Jacumba Eye Gnat Monitoring (2010-2012)

Questions?

  (858) 694-2888

  vector@sdcounty.ca.gov

 

Eye Gnat photo © J.L. Castner, University of Florida
Fruit Fly photo by Sanjay Acharya
Fungus Gnat photo by Beatriz Moisset