Attracted to the sweet smell of ripe or rotting fruit, fruit flies are often seen flying around fruit bowls. Beyond routinely inspecting the condition of fresh fruit and removing any fruit that is overripe or damaged, there are some additional natural measures homeowners can take to get rid of fruit flies.br
Preferring a diet of yeast, fruit flies ignore unripe fruit and go
straight for rotting and overly ripe selections. They will also frequent
drains, garbage, and damp organic materials. Not only are fruit flies a disgusting sight when they hover over fruits and vegetables, they are also a health risk.In order to gain back control of your living spaces, consider the following home remedies for fruit flies indoorRubbing AlcoholFill
a finemisting spray bottle with rubbing alcohol. When you spray them
with the mist, the flies will be killed instantly and fall to the floor.
Just sweep them up and the flies are gone for good. Parents tend to
favor this method because it is a safe alternative to pesticides.Apple CiderMake
a simple fruit fly trap by filling a jar halfway with apple cider.
Punch a few holes into the lid, screw it on, and place it anywhere
around your house. The fruit flies will be able to enter the jar but
wont be able to escape.Basil
Deter fruit flies by placing a bowl of basil on a windowsill or table where the flies congregate.Fly StripsThese sticky strips work well to eliminate large fly populations. Hang them around your house where the flies frequent.Clean Your KitchenFruit
flies are attracted to mold and moisture. They will sense even the
slightest sign of old fruit pieces, so it is vital to keep your kitchen
clean.Remove Overripe FruitFruit flies
love the smell of overripe or rotting fruit. Make sure to periodically
inspect fruit that is kept out in the open and remove fruit that easily
attracts flies.Open Your WindowFlies dislike the cold and wind, so keep a window open to let the air circulate freely.Wine TrapFill
a saucer with white wine and add a bit of detergent to it. Leave the
saucer in a room where fruit flies frequent. They will sip on the wine
and expire due to the wine causing gut rot in pests.Mind Your MessFruit
flies are also attracted to soiled sponges old, damp dish rags as
well as food and drink spills so mind your messes and dont let your
garbage overflow if you wish to control your fruit fly problem.The
best way to control fruit flies at this point is to get rid of the
breeding adults. You can make a simple vinegar trap to catch and kill
fruit flies that just wont go away. Fortunately, fruit flies arent
very bright. The adults spend all their time focused on two goals
mating and laying eggs on rotting fruit.For more helpful ideas, check out our main page hereAuckland fly control
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