What’s the best way to get rid of fruit flies in the kitchen?
Addresses the common nuisance of fruit flies, focusing on methods to eliminate their food sources and trap the existing flies.
- Apple Cider Vinegar Trap5
Pour about an inch of apple cider vinegar into a small jar or bowl. Add 2-3 drops of liquid dish soap (this breaks the surface tension, causing flies to sink). You can optionally cover the top with plastic wrap secured by a rubber band and poke several small holes in the wrap. Place the trap near where fruit flies congregate (e.g., near fruit bowl, sink drain, trash can). The flies are attracted to the fermented scent of the vinegar, fall in, and drown.
📌 diy 🛠️ Small jar or bowl, apple cider vinegar, liquid dish soap, plastic wrap (optional), rubber band (optional)4/23/2025, 10:42:38 PM
solution - Eliminate Food Sources5
Fruit flies breed in fermenting organic matter. Remove their breeding grounds by: discarding or refrigerating overripe fruit and vegetables, cleaning up spills immediately (especially juice or wine), taking out the trash regularly, cleaning drains (where gunk can accumulate), and rinsing recyclable containers.
📌 diy 🛠️ Cleaning supplies, trash bags, refrigerator space4/23/2025, 10:42:38 PM
solution - Wine or Beer Trap3
Similar to the vinegar trap, leave a small amount of stale wine or beer in an open bottle or jar. Fruit flies are attracted to the fermenting sugars. Add a few drops of dish soap to ensure they sink. The narrow neck of a bottle can also make it harder for them to escape.
📌 diy 🛠️ Old wine or beer, bottle or jar, liquid dish soap (optional)4/23/2025, 10:42:38 PM
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