
Get Rid of Fruit Flies with a DIY Fruit Fly Trap
May 16, 2018
This easy solution to get rid of fruit flies in your kitchen takes only a few supplies and you probably already have them lying around your kitchen. To build this fruit fly trap you’ll need:
- Apple cider vinegar
- A jar or other container, preferably glass
- Dish soap
- Plastic wrap
- Optional: tape/rubber band
- Pour a small amount of apple cider vinegar in the jar. The depth is not important, you just need about 1/4 inch layer.
- Add a drop of dish soap to the vinegar. The dish soap breaks the surface tension and allows the flies to sink in the vinegar.
- Cover with plastic wrap (secure with tape or rubber band if necessary). Poke a few holes in the wrap cover to allow the flies to get in.
- Set on counter to start collecting fruit flies!
That’s it! The flies are attracted to the smell of the cider vinegar and as soon as they land in it they sink.
Categories
Related Posts

Rats and Mice: a complete guide
Rodent Basics What are mice and rats? What’s the difference between a rat and...
Read More

Guide to wildlife proofing services
Understanding the Need for Wildlife Proofing The Importance of Professional Wildlife...
Read More

Unveiling the Truth About Flying Roaches in Florida
Cockroach infestations in Florida are an all-too-common occurrence, and flying roach...
Read More

Cockroaches: A complete guide
Are you interested in learning more about cockroaches? Well, with this guide you...
Read More
Ready to get started?


You’ll be supporting research into Lyme disease, too.
Choosing Excel helps us support the John Hopkins Lyme Research Center. You will help them advance the critical knowledge and clinical tools urgently needed to improve Lyme disease patient care and health outcomes.