12 Pack Sticky Trap Fruit Fly and Fungus Gnat Trap Killer Indoor and Outdoor,Protect The Plant,Non-Toxic and Odorless

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However, if you’re someone who piles up a bin like you’re playing a game of Jenga, you might want to take the bins out more regularly. By doing this, you can eliminate the chances of fruit flies entering your home and ultimately laying their eggs in your bins. Every so often, give your bin a good clean with soap and water to eliminate any remaining food residue, too. Due to the bait’s strong smell, you’ll need to hang the trap at least 20 feet away from any living spaces. If you have a porch or other outdoor living space, you’ll want to hang the trap away from these areas as the trap will attract any insects within smelling distance. Dr. Thomas cautions that, “Liquid fly containers have an attractant that can draw in more flies. They have been known to attract hundreds of flies that may otherwise not have been an issue.” However, Dr. Thomas says these traps work very well and are great to use if you need to kill a lot of flies—you’ll just want to be sure they’re placed outdoors and far away from the areas you’re trying to keep fly-free. Clean up your pots as soon as you’ve eaten,’ explains pest control expert Walter Murphy at PriceYourJob.co.uk. ‘Bits of food that are left on the pots can attract fruit flies. Similarly, sweet drinks and wine in the bottom of glasses can also attract fruit flies, so be sure to wash up as soon as possible and avoid leaving dirty pots around.' Just place a few traps in the soil for a fruit fly-free environment, and the cute butterfly and flower-shaped designs make these traps an attractive addition to any flower pot. The trap uses a UV LED light to attract flying insects, which are then caught by the trap’s glue card. The thoughtful design hides the dead insects as they pile up on the glue card. This trap advertises 400 square feet of protection, so multiple traps may be required for full home coverage.

While very few people actually enjoy washing up, it’s something you probably need to do more of if you want to keep fruit flies out of your house. Below are helpful answers to some of the most common questions about fruit fly traps. Q. Why do I suddenly have fruit flies in my house? Though each ribbon can last up to three months, once the ribbon is full you should throw it away. The disposal method isn’t as clean as other options, but it’s fairly simple. Just wrap the trap in a newspaper, paper, or plastic bag, and throw it in the trash. You should always deal with damp in your home, but this is especially important if you’re trying to get rid of fruit flies. That’s because fruit flies love to hang out near standing water, whether that’s a full sink, a dripping shower, or even a leak elsewhere in your house.

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When you bring produce home, be sure to wash it immediately to get rid of any existing bugs before storing it. To help you with fruit fly management, we researched dozens of fruit fly traps, evaluating their type, bait formula, placement, ease of use, and overall performance. You can place the strip near your plants, in a mop closet, lavatory, utility room, garage, or near your trash cans. The strip is designed specifically for use in non-food areas and rooms where people are not present for extended periods of time. To use, insert a glue card and plug the trap into any standard indoor outlet. For maximum effectiveness, it’s best to place the trap near common insect hotspots, including near houseplants, in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages. The trap starts working immediately to attract, trap, and kill flies, fruit flies, moths, and gnats, protecting rooms up to 600 square feet. Be sure to leave the trap plugged in at night because that’s when it can attract the most insects. Once insects are caught and killed, the discreet scone-like design hides them behind the decorative faceplate so you don’t have to see them. Biological traps: Venus flytraps or pitcher plants are a biological alternative, and can catch and digest organic animals and insects.

Highly effective, environmentally friendly, and inexpensive. What more could you want? Electric fruit fly trap The sweet liquid inside the apple is fast-acting and lasts for 30 days, and the cute little apple design makes this trap an unobtrusive way of trapping and eliminating fruit flies and it can be placed anywhere inside your home, inside a fruit bowl, or out your patio or verandah. Most fruit fly traps rely on fly paper, which eventually will need to be replaced. Look for traps that come with plenty of extra paper or offer inexpensive refills should you run through the initial supply. Most staked traps are single-use items that must be disposed of and replaced when they no longer work. Reusable But if you’re not someone who likes to get their hands dirty, just make use of your best dishwasher, instead. Take out the bins regularly

Hanging fruit fly traps must be suspended from a hook, drawer pull, or other protruding element. They may not be the best choice for kitchen use, because they may get in the way of cooking, cleaning, or straightening. They are a better option for an infestation on a patio or another area that’s lower traffic than the kitchen. The Victor Fly Magnet M380 is the best fly trap that is reusable and suitable for outdoor use. This is a large trap at 32 ounces, and it’s capable of catching up to 20,000 flies. The kit includes three reusable traps, bait refills, and chains for easy hanging outdoors. The trap's lid has four holes for catching multiple flies at once. The container is made of a durable, hard plastic with a clear reservoir to monitor the fly level inside. Compared to others on our list, this fly trap has a slightly more complex setup, and you’ll need to supply your own string or wire for hanging. Follow the directions on the bag to expose the trap entrance, then add water to activate the bait and hang the trap outside. Lured by the scent, flies enter the trap through the cap and drown in the water.

Despite their tiny size, fruit flies can be big pests. They can be hard to get rid of due to their ability to find food sources almost anywhere.

Tips

Fruit flies or any kinds of flying insects are not fruit connoisseurs, so they will not only target your fresh fruit bowls. However, if you have an overflowing bin inside your home, they will swarm over it in a second, so make sure it is emptied regularly. As suggested by their name, fruit flies are big fans of fruit. And while you might not think anything of having a fruit bowl on your kitchen counter, this could be doing more harm than good. That’s because fruit flies will do everything they can to get near ripened fruits and vegetables - and they’ll even lay their eggs on them.