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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| Here's What the Product Package Looks Like on Amazon |
