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Fruit flies

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Givemeabreak88 · 18/12/2020 00:56

I have fruit flies!! I’ve tried the apple cider vinegar traps and wow there must be a quicker way as it’s taking ages and my whole kitchen stinks of the stuff, has anyone found a quicker way? It’s been a couple of days now and there’s still loads

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tectonicplates · 18/12/2020 01:30

I think apple juice works better, with a couple of drops of washing up liquid added. Make sure to use shallow dishes so the flies can use the liquid easily. If the flies area at a high level, try and put some traps on high shelves if possible.

PurpleFrames · 18/12/2020 01:42

I have these sticky traps which go into the soil of a plant/ you can highly recommend! My kitchen is a big nightmare in the summer...

YHmall 30PCS fruit fly traps... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08D9GNH7X?ref=ppxpoppmobappshare

user1471565182 · 18/12/2020 01:46

I was battling these bastards all summer. The best way by far is to keep a few small reading lamps on. They fly onto them and burn up.

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