Guide To Fruit Flies | Prevention and Removal | Eastside Exterminators (2024)

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How do exterminators deal with fruit flies? ›

Breeding grounds will be eliminated as well so that fruit flies won't have a place to develop and lay eggs. Not only that, pest control will remove the present eggs and larvae so that it won't develop into adult flies and won't have the chance to infest your home.

Terminix does not treat for flies, but following these tips should help you keep flies away from your home. If you choose to use any DIY or over-the-counter pest control treatments and remedies, take care to read and follow the instructions on the product packaging.

Deep clean your home

The single biggest defense against fruit flies is sanitation. Fruit flies only infest areas that provide rotting organic matter, and they disappear quickly as soon as you eliminate their food sources. With that in mind, follow these steps to deep-clean your kitchen: Remove any ripe or rotten food.

Exterminators can effectively eliminate fruit flies by identifying and removing their breeding sites. Professional pest control services have specialized treatments to eradicate fruit fly infestations.

Remove common attractants. Ultimately, the best way to get rid of fruit flies is through prevention. If you do not own one already, invest in a trash can that comes with a tightly-sealed lid. Open trash cans may seem easier to use, but the food inside the trash cans are more likely to entice fruit flies.

Another way to kill the flies is by drowning them. “Fill a small jar or cup with apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap, and then cover the container with plastic wrap tightly,” Ludwiczak suggests. Don't forget to poke a few holes in the wrap and place the jar near the fruit fly infestation.

Fruit flies can pop up at any time of year, but they are especially common in the summer months when there are generally more fruits and vegetables ripening. They lay eggs on rotting or fermenting food, which hatch into hundreds of larvae.

Call us right away if you think you have a fruit fly infestation. They breed fast, so don't waste a minute. Our pest control specialists know how to get rid of fruit flies most effectively so that you can get back to pest-free living.

Vinegar and dish soap trap

If you find fruit flies immune to your plastic wrap or paper cone traps, try adding three drops of dish soap to a bowl of vinegar and leave it uncovered. The dish soap cuts the surface tension of the vinegar so the flies will sink and drown.

Why is my apple cider vinegar fruit fly trap not working? ›

Why isn't my apple cider fruit fly trap working? If you can tell that the flies are attracted to the trap but aren't getting stuck inside, try adjusting the size of the cone. If the tip is too small they may not go all the way down inside. If the tip is too large, they can more easily escape.

To make this one, all you need to do is pour some apple cider vinegar in a glass, cover the top with plastic wrap (you can secure it with a rubber band or hair tie), and poke some holes in the plastic. The flies won't be able to resist the vinegar, and plastic wrap will keep them from escaping. Easy and effective!

It can take a few days to a few weeks. Can I use bleach to kill fruit flies? Bleach might kill some fruit fly eggs or baby bugs, but it doesn't stay in drains or other breeding spots long enough to completely kill off the infestation. Homemade traps and other ways are usually more useful in tackling fruit fly issues.

It can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to eliminate a fruit fly infestation, which is why experts recommend preventative measures. To keep the pests from reappearing, follow these tips: Keep food storage areas clean and dry. Throw out overripe fruit and produce.

It can take a few days to a few weeks. Can I use bleach to kill fruit flies? Bleach might kill some fruit fly eggs or baby bugs, but it doesn't stay in drains or other breeding spots long enough to completely kill off the infestation. Homemade traps and other ways are usually more useful in tackling fruit fly issues.

If you have a fly infestation in your home, contact a pest professional promptly. They will be able to inspect your home, confirm the species and recommend a course of pest control to treat and get rid of the flies.

Fruit flies are mainly attracted to extra ripe, fermenting fruits and vegetables. However, they are also drawn to things such as drains, garbage disposals, empty bottles and cans, trash bags, cleaning rags and mops. Essentially, they are drawn to food waste and moist environments.