Getting Rid of Fruit Flies in House
After a few days, you’ll notice fewer and fewer flies. Don’t celebrate yet. One pregnant female can restart the whole circus.
Keep your traps out for at least a week after you see the last fly. Patience is key—think of it as a tiny war of attrition that you will win.
If you’re still seeing flies after a few days, you missed a source. Check under the fridge, behind the microwave, or that random bag of onions you forgot existed.
How to get rid of fruit flies
A Secret Weapon (Shhh)
Want to feel like a genius? Take a small dish, add a slice of overripe fruit, and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Poke a few small holes in the wrap.
The flies crawl in, eat their last meal, and can’t get back out. It’s a fruit fly prison with a VIP buffet. You can even release them outside if you’re feeling merciful—but I say let them face the music.