Making a simple vinegar trap is an effective and inexpensive way to catch and kill fruit flies that just won t go away.
Get rid of fruit flies in kitchen with vinegar.
The best way to control fruit flies at this point is to get rid of the breeding adults.
However they re in for a surprise since the dish soap breaks the surface tension of the vinegar the fruit flies fall in and drown.
Fruit flies are attracted to the smell of the vinegar and will attempt to land on its surface.
You can also place a few traps near sinks or trash cans to ensure you get rid of all the fruit flies.
It will take a little time and patience to get rid of all of them completely.
By rolling up your sleeves and doing a little kitchen cleaning and stocking up on some pantry staples you ll be footloose and fruit fly free in no time.
Follow the steps above but swap the vinegar mixes for to cup water a packet of.
Sure you can shoo them away but a better long term solution is learning how to get rid of fruit flies for good.
Fruit flies are attracted to fermenting fruits and vegetables in your home.
Even if you throw out your produce and clean your kitchen the fruit flies may persist.
Remember that fruit flies can lay up to 500 eggs at a time it s gross we know.
Make a trap with apple cider vinegar and plastic wrap.
Be diligent about cleaning and keep your traps out on the counter for a couple of weeks.