THE EASY WAY TO GET RID OF FRUIT FLIES WITHOUT SPRAYS OR CHEMICALS
If you struggle with those pesky flies hovering around your fruit, then this article will help you get rid of fruit flies without chemical sprays is just what you need. A great simple living tip that will stop the invasion fast just by using what you already have sitting around your home.
Swimming, shorts, the sunshine, fresh fruit and veggies, ice cream cones, lazy days on my swing. Out of all the seasons, summer is my favorite.
What I don’t like about summer is all those pesky bugs, especially ones inside of my home.
I also don’t like chemicals or using pesticides to help deal with those bugs. And that is why I am always looking for natural ways to control bugs and pests.
Unfortunately, sometimes, doing things naturally risks losing effectiveness. Luckily, in the case of fruit flies, this is not true. I have an easy and effective way to eliminate those pesky flies without any sprays or chemicals.
The best part is you should have everything you need in your kitchen right now, which is perfect for a tight budget!
WHAT CAUSES FRUIT FLIES IN THE HOUSE?
The biggest cause of fruit flies is ripening fruits and even some vegetables. The fermentation is something they are drawn too.
In the summer, the heat and humidity speed up the ripening process, and in just one day, you can go from zero fruit flies to a bunch.
HOW TO GET RID OF FRUIT FLIES
There are all kinds of ways people have tried to eliminate fruit flies, and I have tried most, if not all, of them. This method I am going to share with you is by far the most effective way to get them gone. It’s super simple to setup and it works amazingly well even on large swarms.
THE TOOLS NEEDED
The tools you need to make this DIY fly trap are simple:
An empty bread bag.
A ripe banana.
Fruit flies are attracted to sugars, and bananas are the perfect way to attract a lot of flies in one shot.
HOW MUCH BANANA?
All you need is a small piece, about 3 inches, or half a banana. If you have a large number of flies you can make more than one trap.
I have found that in most cases, half of a banana is all that you need and works well to attract most, if not all, the flies.
THE SETUP
Place the banana, with the peel on, into a bread bag all the way in the back; sometimes smashing it up just a bit will help as well—just a slight squeeze with your hand to soften up the fruit more.
WHY DO YOU USE A BRED BAG FOR A FRUIT FLY TRAP?
Bread bags work best since they are long and skinny. The flies go in but struggle to get back out.
I have not had the same success with bags of other sizes. The trick here is to lure the fruit flies in and make it as difficult as possible for them to get out. That is why the long bread bag is the perfect trap.
THE PLACEMENT
Set the bag containing the banana in the area where you notice the most flies.
You may need to fiddle with the bag a bit to make sure it is going to stay open. I find if you just fold the end of the bag by rolling it once or twice, you can keep the bag open more easily.
No worries though, even if you have only a small opening, the scent of the banana will lure the fruit flies inside of it.
THE TIMING
The best time to set your trap is overnight. Since there is less activity in your home, the flies can go after the banana without getting scared off by activity.
Set the bag up and turn out the lights, letting it do its thing overnight.
In the morning, working carefully so as to not let any flies escape, carefully close the end of the bag, twist it tight, and tie it into a knot.
Be sure to not move the bag at all before closing it up. Those little flies are quick, and you want to catch just as many as you can.
Also, do not let the air out, or you will risk those pesky fruit flies escaping.
To test it and ensure it works, give the tied and secure bread bag a little shake. That shake of your bag will confirm the capture of your fly flock. (assuming those pesky fruit flies fly in a flock!)
Next, toss that bag in the trash. Easy!
If you have a terrible problem with fruit flies, you may have to repeat this once or twice.
The good news is, that I have never EVER had this not work.
Another personal favourite of mine is the 'Venus Fly Trap' but we will leave that for another blog. Good luck with the trap and hope you can enjoy your summers a lot more!!
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