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They’rehard to eliminateand even harder to ignore once you’ve noticed them.
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The right trap for your home depends on where you see the most fruit flies in your space.
We recommend countertop traps if you notice fruit flies centrally located around your sink or fruit bowls.
Both locations arenotorious fruit fly breeding grounds.
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This is great if flies appear seasonally in your home.
Its all-white, streamlined design will blend in with almost any decorit loosely resembles a Wi-Fi router.
The trap alsolured in a mothand a fairly large fly, which we were not expecting.
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Setting up the trap only required two steps.
Plus, it evendoubles as a nightlightsince itll glow once the sun sets.
But overall, this is a highly effective and convenient option for keeping your home bug-free.
Despite its adorable appearance, we found that this affordable little gadget works great for eliminating fruit flies.
It also doesn’t use any electricity, so your coveted kitchen and bathroom outlets remain free.
Using the trap is incredibly easy: Pour half of the bait from the lure bottle into each trap.
No additional maintenance or cleanup is required.
We found this trap effective at catching fruit flies and even other insects in our kitchen.
If the soil in the container is wet and decomposing, the condition might worsen quickly.
Out of all the traps we tested, this one was the easiest to use.
This comes in a pack of 21 with seven sticks (each holding two traps).
The only thing we don’t love is the appearance, especially inspaces with many houseplants.
It can distract from the natural beauty of the plant itself.
The Katchy offers a range of customizable controls: five fan speeds and five brightness levels.
The Katchy is powered by a USB cord and a 120V adapter (both are included).
But we feel its advanced features set it apart from the competition.
This gel formula gets poured down the drain and wont harm your pipes or septic system.
The active ingredient is citronella, which naturally kills fruit flies, similar to howcitronella candleswork.
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You may have to repeat the system daily until you feel like youve addressed your fruit fly issues.
You should start to see results within a day or two.
We like that theres no mixing or messy system required.
The trap is easy to fill with the liquid bait, but it can spill if knocked over.PHOTO: The Spruce
The bait contains plant-based ingredientsa blend of vinegar and fermented fruitso it is safe to keep near food.
Lured flies find their way through the holes in the shaker lid and are instantly trapped.
Once the 30-day period is up, you might simply toss the trap in the trash.
The scent can be strong, which is not surprising because the bait contains vinegar.
They contain an all-natural, vinegar-based solution that lures pesky flies and gets rid of them for good.
Since the Natural Catch traps come with the solution already inside, setting them up is a breeze.
Some people find the smell stronga common complaint with any trap containing vinegar.
kindly note that the traps are not refillable and last about 30 days.
Plus, it also comes in handy as a nightlight.
Its apple-shaped design makes it unique.
He explains that you could identify fruit flies by their beady red eyes and brown coloring.
Drain flies are distinguishable by their fluffy, moth-like wings and black, slightly fuzzier bodies.
Fungus gnats are either brown or black with light-colored legs and are similar in appearance to mosquitoes.
Our best for drains pick, theGreen Gobbler Gel Drain Treatment, eliminates both fruit flies and drain flies.
To capture fruit flies, you need a lure that encourages them to enter the trap.
These traps are great because fruit flies are naturally attracted to yellow.
Drains are also a target area because fruit flies lay their eggs inside the walls.
For drain infestation, we recommend theGreen Gobbler Gel Drain Treatment, which can be applied to your pipes.
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Luckily, most fruit fly traps are small enough to be placed just about anywhere in your kitchen.
If you have a sewage line thats in disrepair or broken, he advises you to hire a plumber.
Some require a bit more maintenance than others, however.
Depending on the size of your plant, the trap’s visibility may vary.PHOTO: The Spruce
Why Trust The Spruce?
Sage McHughhas been contributing to The Spruce since 2019.
She is a writer who specializes in the home and garden sector.
Our Experts:
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to methyl eugenol based different coloured traps.The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, vol.
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Fruit Flies in the Home.
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