Fruit Fly Control

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franciemr

I tried everything and found the most natural remedy to be about 1/4-1/3 cup apple cider vinegar with a few drops of cooking oil in a glass. Keep this near frsh fruit (or wherever the flies are) and they will dive into the mixture and drown. It works better than anything else. Fran

By

graymare47

I have used the cider vinegar/dish detergent method for years, but I add a little water. They don't swim at all well!

By

RDLaure

This is the best way to get rid of fruit flies:

Use apple cider vinegar - a couple of ounces in a small glass such as a jelly jar/juice glass or even a shot glass, and add just 1-2 drops of any dish liquid. The dead fruit flies will accummulate on the bottom. Just dump and refill as needed. I place them near any fruit or veggies that sit out, and near my trash can.

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ThriftyFun

I have had a terrible problem with fruit flies lately. The fruit is not overripe, nor do I have garbage piling up. I've also checked the drain. Anyone know how to get rid of these?

Leslie (San Diego)

There have been times in the past when a few fruit flies would come into my house via grocery shopping and they multiplied.