Fruit flies can be an annoying problem, especially in the kitchen, but there’s an easy and effective DIY solution that you can try with just a few household items. This simple trick will help trap and eliminate fruit flies quickly, keeping your home fly-free!
What You’ll Need:
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Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar (Fruit flies are attracted to the strong, sweet smell)
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Dish soap
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A small bowl or jar
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Plastic wrap (optional)
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Toothpick or fork (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Trap:
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Pour about ½ cup of apple cider vinegar into a small bowl or jar. If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar works just as well.
2. Add Dish Soap:
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Add 2-3 drops of dish soap to the vinegar. The dish soap breaks the surface tension of the liquid, causing fruit flies to sink and get trapped when they land on it.
3. Optional Plastic Wrap:
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For an extra-effective trap, you can cover the bowl with a piece of plastic wrap and poke small holes in it using a toothpick or fork. The flies will be attracted to the vinegar, enter through the holes, and won’t be able to escape.
4. Place the Trap:
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Set the trap in the area where you’ve noticed the most fruit flies, like near a fruit bowl or trash can. Leave it out overnight or for a few days until the fruit flies are gone.
Why This Works:
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Fruit flies are drawn to the sweet, fermented smell of vinegar, thinking it’s a food source. Once they land on the vinegar mixture, the dish soap causes them to sink and drown.
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The plastic wrap trick makes sure flies get in but can’t find their way out, trapping more of them.
Final Thoughts:
This simple and affordable DIY fruit fly trap is an effective way to get rid of those pesky flies in your home. With just a few ingredients, you’ll be able to enjoy a fruit fly-free kitchen in no time! 🏠✨
