How to get rid of fruit flies with a homemade fruit fly trap:
1. Get a small jar you don't plan on using again and wash it out well. Make sure it is not a jar with a funky smell such as a used pickle jar or anything that use to have strong spices. You want a clean, odorless jar.
2. Take a chunk of banana and place inside the jar. This is why you want a clean, odorless jar - so that the banana smell won't be overpowered by other not-so-tempting smells. Banana seems to work the best, but you can experiment.
3. Fit a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the jar, making sure that it fits tight and well sealed around the edges. Then take a pen or pencil and poke 4 to 5 holes in the plastic, just big enough for a fruit fly to fit into. Once a fruit fly crawls in, it can't get out.
4. Place the jar in an area where you have seen the most fruit flies. Depending on the amount of fruit flies you have, you can expect to start seeing the jar fill up within just a few hours.
But always remember that removing the food, getting rid of the garbage, and cleaning up play a big role in eliminating fruit flies altogether!
2006-08-24 09:24:39
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answered by TY 5
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Find the source of where the fruit flies are hanging out at and dispose of the item (if it is a plant, you can purchase a plant cleaner). It can be any vegetation (plant, fruit, veggies). If possible, put all fruits and veggies in the fridge, try not to over water your plants and check your plants for any sign of disease or fungus.
2006-08-24 09:20:41
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answered by Doni 3
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Get rid of the fruit
2006-08-24 09:11:31
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answered by ADF 5
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we've a wreck room packed with fruit flies, why reason its grimy. nicely anyhow i do no longer whats is stated as, its like an prolonged piece of tape and the fruit archives are attracted to it and that they persist with the tape. i develop into finding on the tape and it appeared so gross, there have been like thousands on there. i could guess you ought to depart it in there at evening then throw it or positioned it interior the trunk of your motor vehicle so the wellbeing inspector does not see throughout the day.
2016-12-11 14:42:04
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answered by hayakawa 4
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Hit them with a rolled-up magazine and try to kill them. You can also get on of those little hanging things that smell great to flies, they don't smell anything to people. the trap is filled with this liquid that will kill them after a few hours. I think. Hope it helps!
2006-08-24 09:15:19
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answered by rivers! 3
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get rid of fruit
2006-08-24 09:15:52
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answered by omega101 3
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keep fruit in the fridge, and use clorox clean-up in your kitchen sink for cleaning....fruit flies hate a really clean sink!! good luck!!
2006-08-24 09:25:59
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answered by Anonymous
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Use small trash bags (like supermarket shopping bags). At the end of each day, put them in a larger covered garbage can outside of your living area.
2006-08-24 09:15:36
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answered by IAINTELLEN 6
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throw away the fruit
2006-08-24 09:12:54
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answered by droid 4
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clean your house and get rid of all the food that is out and they will go away
2006-08-24 09:11:32
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answered by Chell dog 4
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