Fruit Flies are most commonly found in kitchens. They are those tiny flies you see flying around the sink area of your kitchen. Here are some practical solutions for getting rid of fruit flies.
Remove standing liquids and any wet fabric or soft material. Flush your drains and garbage disposals with drain cleaners (see recommended products below). Do this once every few hours for a while or partially plug the drain and fill the sink so the cleaners trickle down slowly and stay present in the pipes.
Empty your trash before it overflows and invest in trash cans with secure lids. Check your dishwasher for grime collecting in the bottom and the filter. Refrain from storing dirty dishes in there until you’ve eliminated the incursion.
Search your cabinets and pantries for exposed foods. Bags of potatoes, grains, and legumes that have become moist are all common culprits. Store fresh fruits and vegetables in the fridge until the fruit flies are eradicated.
Check under your refrigerator and other movable appliances and furniture for hidden spills and messes. If you have an electric stove, lift up the burners as well as the entire top surface and check for spills inside. Dry the surfaces in the sink when you are not using it. Clean underneath your sink, look for leaks and soft, moist or rotting wood caused by leaks.
If the weather permits, relocate any potted plants or herbs outside and/or apply an insecticide that is safe to use on houseplants and edibles.
Dispose of or clean old towels and sponges. Check the cracks between your kitchen appliances and the cabinets for anything that may have fallen between them.
Fruit Flies are annoying little guys, but by following the above recommendations you can rid your home of fruit flies pretty quickly.
Recommended products available at Parsons Pest Control to aid in the extermination of Fruit Flies include:
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