How To Get Rid of Fruit Flies?
How To Get Rid of Fruit Flies?
🧼 1. Eliminate Attractants
Remove overripe or rotting fruits and vegetables from countertops.
Clean food residues from sinks, drains, garbage disposals, and trash bins.
Wipe down surfaces with vinegar or disinfectant to remove sugary residues.
🧃 2. Set a DIY Vinegar Trap
Pour apple cider vinegar into a small bowl or jar.
Add a few drops of dish soap (breaks surface tension so flies sink).
Cover with plastic wrap and poke small holes, or leave uncovered.
Place near fruit fly hotspots.
🧲 3. Try Sticky Traps or Commercial Baits
Use TrapMax sticky traps or Aunt Fannie’s FlyPunch near fruit bowls or drains.
These attract and trap adult flies effectively.
🧽 4. Clean Drains and Disposal Units
Pour boiling water, vinegar, or baking soda + vinegar down the drain.
Scrub inside the drain with a brush to remove organic buildup where flies breed.
🚫 5. Prevent Reinfestation
Store fruits in the fridge or sealed containers.
Take out trash regularly and keep bins clean.
Rinse recyclables before storing.
Use mesh screens on windows and doors.