How to get rid of fruit flies
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Fruit flies are a huge nuisance. Here are some ways to get rid of the pesky bugs.
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1.
Keep dishes washed
cleanliness keeps them at bay
20 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
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Clean drains
run the garbage disposal and keep the drains cleaned
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3.
Throw dishrags and table linens in the laundry
get rid of those stinky rags
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4.
Use a covered trash can
this prevents them from getting in
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Cover fruit or keep it in the fridge
keep it wrapped
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Do not let fruit get overly-ripe
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Take out the trash
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Clean the entire kitchen thoroughly
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Make sure there are screens on all windows
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Take out the compost
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Regularly clean drains by running hot water through them
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Store softer fruit in a brown bag
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Do not keep fruity air fresheners in the house
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14.
Keep a fan on fruit bowls; wind keeps the flies away
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Put a piece of fruit in a Ziploc bag, wait for the flies to attack it, seal the bag, and take the bugs outside.
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16.
Mix apple cider vinegar, soap, and water and set in a dish; the flies will flock to it and drown
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Simply vacuum the flies up using a handheld attachment
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18.
Approach fruit flies slowly or else they will fly away
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19.
Windex works as an insecticide for fruit flies
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20.
Put a small amount of bourbon in the bottom of a bottle; the flies will drown
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