{"id":24125,"date":"2020-12-29T17:19:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T06:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=24125"},"modified":"2024-01-04T15:23:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T04:23:02","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-fruit-flies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-fruit-flies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get rid of fruit flies from your house"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all love fruit. It’s healthy and delicious, and it looks great in a bowl on the kitchen bench. We can’t really blame fruit flies for loving it as well for all the same reasons (except maybe the display one). As these little guys breed quickly, it’s important to learn how to get rid of fruit flies in the house if you notice them starting to appear.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another thing to keep in mind when dealing with an indoor fruit fly infestation is that you are likely finding them in the kitchen (unless you strangely keep fruit in the bathroom?). Assuming it is the kitchen, you do not want to be spraying toxic chemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n

To help, we’ve found some natural fruit fly remedies which do take a little bit more effort to put into action but remove the health risks of using chemical bug sprays or the expense of calling a pest control expert<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

These cost-effective solutions keep harmful chemicals out of your home by using natural pest control techniques. They also are no-kill solutions because lets be honest, it doesn’t seem fair to kill a little creature just because it loves fruit as much as we do!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting rid of fruit fly breeding grounds<\/span><\/h2>\n

Prevention is always the first step as it gives you the option of avoiding the problem altogether! If you are doing your bit by having an outdoor compost bin, make sure you avoid also having an indoor spot for collecting food scraps. It takes a touch more effort to take everything outside straight away, but indoor compost is like Disneyland for the humble fruit fly.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you enjoy the convenience of indoor compost too much to get rid of it, ensure you empty it every day. Another thing to keep in mind is how clean and dry your compost bin is. Fruit flies love moisture and food gets mushier if there is moisture present in the bin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping your kitchen clean<\/h2>\n

This is essentially a rule for any spot in the home where you might serve food, but keeping the areas really clean is very important. Tiny scraps of food can create a fruit fly problem. Performing a regular deep house clean<\/a> of your home, especially the food areas, means less desirable places for fruit flies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Be thorough and clear off the counters, giving everything a good wipe down, and making sure you do not forget about the floor and baseboards. The fruit bowl is another place that requires a good audit. If you have items in there that are overripe, it is time for them to move on.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to get rid of fruit flies with white vinegar<\/span><\/h2>\n

Preventative methods aside, if you are well past that and deep into an actual fruit fly problem, it’s a good idea to learn how to get rid of fruit flies with white vinegar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The goal is to make a trap for the flies which can be done by performing the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n