Fruit flies always create a disturbance to people’s home. The life span of these fruit flies is usually shorter ranging from eight to ten days. Hence they reproduce at a faster rate. In damp or moist places, they grow vigorously. The fruits and rotten or fermented foods are a source of attraction to these flies.

Considerations

Apple cider vinegar trap

Apple cider vinegar trap is the simplest trap. The fermentation smell which is of the apples that are fermented gets rid of these fruit flies. The smell is usually strong which drives the flies away from one’s home. The vinegar is heated in advance so as plenty of powerful aromas is released. A mason jar, a funnel, half cup of apple cider vinegar, a dish soap drop and fruit which is ripe are needed for this method to be successful.

Jar-type traps with fruit

Fruit flies are attracted to fruits, and the method involves trapping them using fruits. A glass jar, plastic wrap, toothpick, ripe fruit and soapy water are required. On the bottom of the glass jar, various pieces of ripped or rotten fruit are placed and covered with a plastic wrap. Make holes on the plastic wrap by use of a toothpick. These glass jars should be placed in strategical areas where the fruit flies seem to originate. The flies will be attracted to the glass jar, and they will have no option of existing. When the glass jar is full of flies, submerge it in a container …