How do you get rid of fruit flies?

Answer 1

Be sure to clean all of the drains in your house with something heavy, bleach would be best. Also, wipe counter tops (in the kitchen and bathroom) down with a water / vinegar solution. That should help. Make sure you don't have any food left out...even if it's in the garbage can, that will attract them.

Answer 2

many people use a basket or a bowl of fruits for display purposes. if you are the same you might want to keep them in a cupboard while your guests aren't around. you can also buy this dome shaped screen to cover them that way flies will not hang out there. fruit flies usually hang out when there is a cracked or ripe fruit. avoid keeping overripe or cracked fruits consume them as soon as possible. not all fruits beling in the fridge, only those with soft and edible skin like pears, grapes and apples because these fruits are likely to get soft and open easily. fruits like bananas and oranges can be kept on display.

Answer 3

Well, first of all, you need to be sure of your insect identification.
To the casual observer, there are numerous small flies that closely resemble
each other, including fruit flies, sphaerocerids, fungus gnats, cheese skippers,
phorids and moth flies (to name a few).

Once that's done, you need to remove the source of attraction for that particular species.
If that is impossible due to whatever circumstances/environment you have, then you
need to decide on a method of control. Personally, I prefer to try all non-chemical methods first.

For help with pest control, you may wish to visit this (there are many others) site:

http://www.pestproducts.com...

Answer 4

# Sanitation is the first measure of defense, even though there are various traps and sprays that are used to kill fruit flies, it is necessary to eliminate the source in order to eliminate them.

# The key to controlling these fruit fly infestations is to locate and eliminate their breeding sources.

# Fruit Fly Inspection:
Look first for fruit fly sources in areas where vegetables or fruits are stored outside refrigeration.
Also look for fruit fly sources in garbage cans , under appliances, and recycling bins. When searching for fruit fly breeding sources, remember that the larva can only survive in decaying organic matter that is moist.

All stages of a fruit fly infestations depend on organic debris to complete the complete fruit fly cylcle.

Whenever possible, food and materials on which fruit flies can lay their eggs must be removed, destroyed, as a breeding medium, or isolated from the egg-laying adult.

Killing adult fruit flies will reduce infestation, but elimination of fruit fly breeding areas is necessary for good management.

# A space spray such as V One Pyrethrum

(Pyrethrin spray) can be used as a quick kill, reducing populations of flying insects.

# Garbage cans and dumpsters should have tight-fitting lids and be cleaned regularly.

# Drainage will often aid control, getting rid of extra moisture.

# Openings of buildings should be tightly screened with screen.

# The fruit fly larvae may feed on the sides of the drain and in the drain trap if there is an accumulation of organic debris there. You can check it by placing some tape over the opening (leave some opening for air flow). If you find these flies stuck to the tape, you have discovered the source.

#Gentrol Aerosol is an aerosol insect growth regulator to use to kill fruit fly eggs and discourage immature fruit fly development.
Gentrol can be applied into drains, under appliances, floor mats, around plants, dumpsters, etc.

# Re-grouting tiles to prevent water seepage into walls will stop fruit fly breeding in those sites. If found in rotting vegetable matter, the source should be destroyed.

# Clean dirty garbage containers, wet lint under the washing machine, and even standing water in containers under houseplant pots. Outside the home, inspect air conditioners, bird baths, shallow stagnant pools of water and sewage treatment facilities upwind as the fruit fly will travel with the wind.

Answer 5

Get rid of the rotten fruit

Answer 6

Hide the fruit in the fridge, or otherwise get rid of whatever they are near. They will go away quickly.

Answer 7

Easy.
Get an empty jar with a lid; place a piece of ripe banana inside and place the lid almost overtop (leave a crack open) so the little guys can get in there.

when you see them or it on the banana close up the container fast and neat and throw it away.

Answer 8

Clean the trash area where old fruit has been and buy "sticky yellow traps" at Lowe's or Home Depot.

Answer 9

poison the fruit

Answer 10

Wash your dishes and take out your garbage.