If Fruit Flies Keep Appearing In Your Kitchen, Grab A Little Duct Tape

"Fruit flies start appearing as as temperatures rise, and they can multiply fast. They're the last thing you want buzzing around your home. So, how can you get a fruit fly problem under control? It may be as simple as duct tape almost. This solution is straightforward. Fruit flies hover around, and duct tape catches them, its stickiness keeping them from escaping."

"You can use regular or double-sided duct tape. It helps to give the tape some structure, which you can easily do by cutting strips of cardboard from boxes. Cut both the tape and cardboard in pieces around 6-7 inches shorter if you need to fit this trap in a snug space, longer if you need to make a barrier in a certain area. If not using double-sided tape, make a simple syrup by heating sugar and water, which acts like a glue."

"If you're using double-sided duct tape and don't need to make a simple syrup-like glue, you can simply spritz a mixture of sugar water onto the tape. A light mist is enough to attract flies without compromising the tape's stickiness. You can add some extra incentives for flies into this mixture, too, like apple cider vinegar or fruit juice."

"Once you've created your traps, hang them with string or something sturdy but temporary, like Command strips that won't damage walls. You can also just lay the duct tape and cardboard strips on any surfaces that need some fly-battling help. Concentrate placement around key fruit-fly b"

Fruit flies appear as temperatures rise and can multiply rapidly, disrupting spring and summer comfort. Sticky duct tape can control them by catching flies as they hover, preventing escape. Regular or double-sided duct tape can be used, with cardboard strips added to give the tape structure and fit tight spaces. If not using double-sided tape, sugar and water heated into a syrup can be spread on the adhesive side to act as glue and attract flies. With double-sided tape, a light mist of sugar water can be sprayed onto the tape without reducing stickiness. Apple cider vinegar or fruit juice can be added to increase attraction. Traps can be hung with string or temporary mounting methods, or laid on surfaces where flies gather, with placement focused around key areas.

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