How to Make a Homemade DIY Fruit Fly Trap That Actually Works

Fruit flies can be a nuisance, especially when they invade your kitchen. But with this simple homemade DIY fruit fly trap, you can rid your home of these pesky insects in no time.

WHAT ATTRACTS FRUIT FLIES?

Before we delve into making the perfect fruit fly trap, let's understand what attracts these tiny pests. Fruit flies are drawn to ripe fruits, vinegar, and other sweet scents. We'll use this knowledge to lure them into our trap.

1. Choose Your Container

First things first, select a disposable container for your fruit fly trap. Ensure it's something you won't mind disposing of later. Get creative with your choice—think recycled plastic bottles or disposable cups.

2. Prepare Your Bait

Now, let's prepare our bait.

I like mixing my ingredients in a small bowl and then decanting them into my preferred container.

Start by adding your balsamic vinegar, its strong, fruity scents are irresistible to fruit flies.

Next, mix in alcohol, which serves as a deadly agent, ensuring that once the fruit flies are lured in, they won't be flying out again.

3. Assemble Your Trap

Pour the vinegar and alcohol mixture into the chosen container, ensuring it covers the bottom.

Then, stretch plastic wrap over the top and secure it with a rubber band.

Finally, poke tiny holes in the plastic to allow fruit flies in but prevent their escape.

HOW TO DISPOSE OF DEAD FRUIT FLIES

Once your trap has done its job, disposing of the dead fruit flies is a breeze. Simply dump the contents into the garbage disposal and rinse the container for reuse.

Effective DIY Fruit Fly Traps

With this homemade DIY fruit fly trap, you'll reclaim your kitchen from fruit fly invaders in no time.

Give it a try and enjoy a bug-free environment once again!