Vinegar repels and traps flies by disrupting their scent-based navigation. Use it fresh and warm, mixed with soap, oil, or mint, and spray in problem areas. Pair with cleaning; call a pro if flies ...

While the apple cider vinegar attracts the fruit flies, Stevison says, “the soap keeps the flies stuck in the liquid, and they ultimately drown.” Here’s her recommended formula: “Mix about 2 ounces, a ...

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Throw away garbage and take out recycling frequently. Clean out the bottom of bins when liquid accumulates, wipe down ...

If you are finding yourself constantly swatting away pesky fruit flies around your home, you're not alone. Fruit flies live year-round, but they thrive in New England during the summer because of the ...

After the long winter months, many of us are quick to welcome spring and summer with open arms. However, it can be difficult to enjoy the sunshine when it comes with an influx of flies. Fortunately, ...

Fruit flies are some of the worst household pests that exist, made worse by the fact that they are seemingly impossible to get rid of. The flies are attracted to fruit, other foods, and garbage, and ...

Find out where fruit flies come from, what they can do, whether they're harmful, and, most importantly, how to get rid of them once and for all.