How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies

2 Easy DIY Fruit Fly Traps

Yes, I know talking about bugs is gross…and having bugs in the house is even grosser!!! I noticed yesterday those I had those dastardly little fruit flies in my kitchen…ugh! I’m going to show you two really effective, safe ways to get rid of fruit flies using DIY fruit fly traps using common kitchen items.

bowl method

fruit fly trap diy ingredients — DIY FRUIT FLY TRAP

Grab a small bowl or even a small cup that holds at least 1 cup of liquid. You will also need apple cider vinegar, dish soap, and some water.

DIY fruit fly trap- add apple cider vinegar — MEASURE 2/3 CUP OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

HOW TO GET RID OF FRUIT FLIES- ADDING CIDER VINEGAR TO BOWL — POUR THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR INTO YOUR BOWL

ADD A FEW DROPS OF DISH SOAP TO YOUR BOWL (THOSE LITTLE SUCKERS WON’T BE ABLE TO FLY OUT!!)

DIY FRUIT FLY TRAP- ADDING WATER TO THE BOWL — NOW ADD A SQUIRT OF WATER TO MAKE SOME BUBBLES IN THE DISH.

THAT’S IT! IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO MAKE A COUPLE BOWLS OF THE DIY FRUIT FLY TRAP TO PLACE AROUND YOUR KITCHEN TO CATCH ALL AS MANY FLIES AS YOU CAN.

I CHANGE OUT THE SOLUTION EVERY COUPLE UNTIL THE BUGS SUBSIDE.

NOW HERE’S MY SECOND METHOD ON HOW TO GET RID OF FRUIT FLIES! EXCITING STUFF I KNOW…

JAR METHOD

WE ARE STARTING WITH THE SAME TWO INGREDIENTS, DISH SOAP AND APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. THIS TIME YOU WILL NEED A GLASS JAR, PLASTIC WRAP, AND ELASTIC, AND A TOOTHPICK.