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A large red bowl filled with assorted fruits, including lemons, limes, and peaches, sits on a kitchen countertop. A pair of black tongs rests on top of the fruit. A stove with red cookware is visible in the background.
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Say Goodbye to Fruit Flies

Use my tips to say goodbye to fruit flies!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup stale beer or wine
  • 1 drop dish soap

Instructions 

Prepare the Jar:

  • Clean and dry a ball jar thoroughly to ensure it is free from any residues that might interfere with the trap.

Add the Beer or Wine:

  • Pour about 1/4 cup of stale beer or wine into the jar. The smell of the beer or wine will attract the fruit flies.

Add Dish Soap:

  • Add a single drop of dish soap to the jar. The soap breaks the surface tension of the liquid, causing the flies to sink and drown when they land on it.

Mix:

  • Gently swirl the jar to mix the dish soap with the beer or wine. Ensure it’s well combined without creating too many bubbles.

Set the Trap:

  • Place the jar in an area where you’ve noticed fruit fly activity. Common places include near fruit bowls, trash cans, or anywhere else they tend to congregate.

Monitor and Replace:

  • Leave the jar out and monitor it over the next few days. You should see fruit flies trapped inside.
  • Replace the mixture every few days or as needed until the fruit fly problem is resolved.
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