I recently encountered an epic fruit fly invasion.
Whether the flies were fruit flies or gnats (I still don't know the difference—thanks, Google) didn't seem to matter. All I knew was that they were everywhere, and I needed to get rid of them.
I did read somewhere that gnats might be hiding out in the soil of your plants, but honestly, that's about all the science I needed.
I was less interested in understanding them and more focused on breaking their little mating cycle so they'd leave my life for good.
With a quick search on Amazon (because if Amazon doesn't have it, do we even need it?), I typed in something like "getting rid of fruit flies" and hit the jackpot: a product that was affordable, easy to use, and—bonus points—non-toxic.
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| The Yellow Butterfly is a Sticky Trap |
Fruit Fly Sticky Traps for Indoor and Outdoor Use
These sticky traps are about as simple as it gets.
Just peel off the protective cover and stick them wherever you need them.
They even have a pointy end that easily slips into a planter, but you can cut that off and stick them anywhere—versatile, right?
They're decorative too, with shapes like butterflies and sunbursts, because why shouldn't bug traps add a little flair?
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| The Yellow Butterfly is a Sticky Trap |
My Secret Weapon: The Wine Bottle Trap
In addition to these sticky traps, I always use my trusty wine bottle trick.
I leave a little bit of wine in the bottom of a bottle, place it next to my fruit bowl, and let the flies find their way in.
Usually, this works like a charm. But this time, the flies seemed to multiply faster than the wine could lure them in. So, I went all out with the sticky traps. I put four around the wine bottle—two at the mouth and two just below.
The next morning, I found what looked like an entire fruit fly city had taken up residence. Success! That was the end of them.
And now, for good measure, I keep a couple of sticky traps tucked into my plants in case any stragglers try to make a comeback.
These Traps are Really Sticky!
These traps are not joking around when it comes to stickiness. They'll cling to your fingers, so handle them as little as possible to avoid frustration.
If you're ready to say goodbye to your fruit fly (or gnat?) problem, you can find these traps on Amazon.
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These are just what I need. Thanks for the recommendation
ReplyDeleteWish I had known about these a couple years ago. Nothing more annoying than an invasion of fruit flies. Thanks, Barbara.
ReplyDeleteWow, I wish ai had known about these a few months ago when we had a gnat/fruit fly infestation! I will definitely keep these in mind for the next time!
ReplyDeleteI use a similar trap inside in our kitchen because those little gnats or fruit flies are very annoying! Mine is indoor only and requires a plug outlet, which is not as portable as a household plant. I think having both types would definitely be beneficial.
ReplyDeleteThese sound like a trusty solution. We had purchased on of the electronic gnat traps, but I did a Google search first. Read about making a mix of apple cider vinegar, a little honey, and a couple drops of dish detergent. That did the trick. We didn't have a bunch, so the sticky tape may be the best choice for a lot of them. It sounds cute that you can have a butterfly shape that gradually gets filled in!
ReplyDeleteI have used these in my houseplants, but never thought to use them elsewhere. My brain must be aging faster. Thanks for the recommendation!
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