Tried And Tested DIY Hack To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies

DIY Hacks To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies: Fruit flies are common kitchen pests that are extremely small and breed rapidly, especially near fruit baskets or flower vases. They carry harmful bacteria, which they leave on fruits, vegetables or surfaces they touch, which makes it necessary to get rid of them for your own wellness. Therefore, here is an easy, tried and tested DIY (do it yourself) hack, which is an apple cider vinegar trap that has been around for ages and can trap and drown fruit flies. 

Ingredients:

- An empty plastic container
- 2 drops dishwashing liquid,
- Apple cider vinegar
- Water

DIY Hack To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies:

1. Cut the top of the water bottle.

2. Keep the cap part of the bottle aside. In the bottom part, add a little bit of water, then mixthe 
same amount of apple cider vinegar and then one or two drops of dishwashing liquid.

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3. Mix everything. Then, take the top of the bottle and remove the cap, invert the bottle and put it like a funnel inside the liquid container

The idea is that fruit flies will be attracted to the apple cider vinegar, and when they fly in, they will drown in the liquid solution. I find this trick best to get rid of annoying fruit flies. But one thing I do with this hack is to keep my kitchen clean and hygienic.

Maintenance Tips To Make Sure Fruit Flies Stay Away

1. Keep the kitchen clean, as fruit or vegetables left out on the counter become a breeding ground for hungry fruit flies. which makes it important to keep your counters clean.

2. Avoid keeping leftover fruits and vegetables; cut them and eat, and if you do wash them again before eating, always.

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3. Throw overripe fruits and vegetables immediately, and clean the area.