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Fruit flies will flee homes if trap using simple items is placed on windowsills
Fruit flies are a genuine nuisance in numerous homes, especially during the summer months. They appear to emerge from thin air in kitchens and swiftly land on nearby food, then multiply at an alarming rate.
TL;DR
- Fruit flies are a nuisance, especially in summer, appearing in kitchens and multiplying quickly.
- They can contaminate food and are attracted by open windows and doors.
- A simple trap can be made using white vinegar and washing-up liquid in a jar with a perforated lid.
- Vinegar attracts the flies, while washing-up liquid traps them.
- Place the trap near fruit bowls or food waste bins.
- Other preventative measures include removing overripe produce, cleaning surfaces, maintaining sinks, and regularly emptying bins.
- Monitor houseplants, as fruit flies can lay eggs in moist soil.