Here’s how to make simple and effective fruit fly traps.
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Also, you don’t have to use lids if there are a few drops of soap.
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The soap can drown the flies upon contact.
Experiment for yourself to see which works best for you.
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Just ensure the hole in your paper cone is small enough that the flies can’t come and go.
The fermented liquid, the ripened fruit, and the soap effectively lure and trap the flies.
The funnel is a problematic escape for flies that haven’t been weighed down by soap.
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shut the bottle and dispose of it when it’s full of flies.
you could also purchase a commercial fruit fly trap in stores as a last resort.
First, focus on identifying and removing (or sealing away) potential fruit fly sources and attractants.
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However, persistent small fly activity likely indicates drain flies, not fruit flies.
Clean drains are essential for both fruit fly and drain fly control.
All species of pests and control methods are different.
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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Your Home.MSU Extension.
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