Dealing with fruit flies can be a pain in the neck.
Did you know that these little insects can reproduce rapidly?
They lay their eggs near the surface of the ripe fruit.
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You dont want to wait until you’re able to no longer control them.
Here are 8 effective ways to permanently get rid of fruit flies byBestieon Youtube.
Mix until the sugar starts to dissolve.
Place it in areas where fruit flies are mostly seen.
Prevent fruit fly infestations in the first place
Keeping your kitchen and dining area clean will keep them away.
Refrigerate or throw ripe fruits instead of leaving them out where fruit flies can access them.
Clean up any spilled fruit juice, beer, or wine.
Also, clean your drains regularly.
Fruit in a jar trap
Poke holes in the lid of the jar and place the fruit scraps inside.
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Use basil leaves
The intense scent and taste of basil act as an irritant to fruit flies.
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Truvia sweetener
Trivia is used to shorten the life span of fruit flies.
Sprinkle some Truvia in your traps to boost their efficiency.
Light-powered glue traps
Fruit flies love light.
The glow attracts them then they find themselves stuck on the glue when they come too close.
Rethink food storage
Fruits are better in the refrigerator to help fend off fruit flies.
This will deprive them of scent trails to follow.
