Fruit flies

Reply to Fruit flies on Tue, 22 Dec 2020 23:08:19 GMT

Grotomode — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 23:08:19 GMT

I am spraying all of my house drains with a spray detergent that contains bleach as well, almost once a month and let it sit overnight. I do that preemptively anyway.

When I did actually have fruit flies in the house, it seemed as though the kitchen was the problem (although I never leave food outside).

However I found out that most came from that little overflow hole in the bathroom sink.

So I sprayed the same detergent down there and let it sit overnight and they were gone!

Reply to Fruit flies on Mon, 16 Dec 2019 23:25:57 GMT

gnaryop — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 23:25:57 GMT

I had a similar problem where my kitchen would be spotless but I would still get fruit flies and I would have to keep using the apple cider vinegar method… Ever since I switched from throwing away any perishable trash in the trashcan to storing them in a bag and keeping it in the freezer, I've not had any issues with fruit flies even without using the apple cider vinegar.

By the way, you don't even really need the saran wrap. Just apple cider vinegar with drops of dish soap in a disposable cup will be fine. With time all of them will drown anyway.

Reply to Fruit flies on Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:12:34 GMT

NickJakobs — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:12:34 GMT

I use vinegar as well. if u put vinegar in a glass put it by a window they drown in it and if they all sit on it just close the window.
I tried with bleach as well i fellt like the vinegar works better though.

Reply to Fruit flies on Mon, 06 Aug 2018 05:45:38 GMT

raphjd — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 05:45:38 GMT

I hate the idea of bug spray in my kitchen.

Reply to Fruit flies on Sun, 20 May 2018 04:51:24 GMT

Lynxlux92 — Sun, 20 May 2018 04:51:24 GMT

ACV and dish soap.
Make a lil trap I used a wine bottle.
Or raid the fuck outta them. that works to.

Reply to Fruit flies on Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:23:12 GMT

raphjd — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:23:12 GMT

It doesn't have to be anything in particular, just something with a sweet fruit smell.

We use lemonaide and it works well.

Reply to Fruit flies on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:44:32 GMT

Zipperface — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:44:32 GMT

Basically, just pour vinegar or bleach down all the drains. You don't need much of either. Boiling water first can help also. I've worked in kitchens so I kinda know what I'm talking about. Actually, the boiling water should be first. It will help clean the drains.

Reply to Fruit flies on Wed, 21 Dec 2016 04:17:24 GMT

mufum69 — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 04:17:24 GMT

That's too bad.
I used it in the past and it killed them all.
You need to keep it going for about 10 days.
The flies generally lay eggs so once you catch them you think you're done then a day later they're back
That's why you need to have the trap near your sink for 10 days or so

Reply to Fruit flies on Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:56:20 GMT

horyna — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:56:20 GMT

I tried it, it didn't work and I have bought all the stuff for nothing.

Maybe it works for you. If not, just look again, you must have missed something where they breed.

I had two or three normal flies in October when I became too cold for them outside. Normally I don't mind, but they were annoying. So I opened the windows on a very cold day, which made them slower and slower, till I could hit them easily.

Reply to Fruit flies on Sat, 17 Dec 2016 08:08:05 GMT

raphjd — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 08:08:05 GMT

thanks

Reply to Fruit flies on Tue, 13 Dec 2016 02:52:50 GMT

detroiticus — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 02:52:50 GMT

thank you!!!

Reply to Fruit flies on Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:15:04 GMT

mufum69 — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:15:04 GMT

This is the best way. It works

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