Researchers have studied gnat survival at low temperatures. Most fruit flies die after a few days at 40°F, but a resilient strain can last up to a week in a fridge’s warm spot. This is why your crisper drawer is ground zero: it’s often 5°F warmer than the main shelf.
A fun little fact: male gnats are more susceptible to cold than females. That tiny buzzing thing you see? It’s likely a female looking for a warm place to lay eggs. She’s determined, and she’s not bundled up.
In pop culture, this reminds us of the scene in Fight Club where the narrator lectures about freezing a refrigerator. The cold is a pause button, not a delete key.
Effective Steps To Clean Your Fridge And Eliminate Gnats Permanently
