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This method is supposed to work by putting some apple cider vinegar in a bowl or jar and then adding a drop or so of dish soap. The dish soap is supposed to create tension across the top of the apple cider vinegar. The vinegar attracts the flies. They fly in and the soap traps them...
I’ve used the cone trap using cider vinegar with a couple pieces of a soft banana and have had great success in winning the fruit fly war. This year I decided to try the plastic wrap trap just because of the positive reviews. I’m unsure if the holes are large enough for the big ...
A simple, effective method is to leave out a bowl of vinegar with a couple drops of citrus smelling liquid dish detergent. This attracts them and they drown. Replace with a new bowl each day so the smell is strong enough to keep them coming. Cider Vinegar 1 cup water 1 cup cider vineg...
Bowl and Soap Trap For extra-tough cases, this is the way to go. Fill a microwave-safe bowl with apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap. Microwave the bowl so the mixture becomes even more aromatic. Leave the bowl out uncovered as fruit fly bait. The soap will reduce the...
Try to throw the trap out within 7 days to keep new fruit fly larvae from hatching in your home. 3 Turn a plastic bottle into a funnel trap for a cheap and effective fix. Cut the top of a plastic soda bottle off just above the label. Put ripe fruit, apple cider vinegar, old beer...