Why do I have this problem?
Fruit flies infest your home when they find rotten fruits, vegetables, and other foods that are past their prime. We are all human and sometimes we may accidentally shove food to the back of the pantry or shelf. Over time, when the food spoils, this can create a great food source for fruit flies to consume. How Do You Get Rid of Fruit Flies? Read some tips below that are sure to assist you!
How Do You Get Rid of Fruit Flies?
At Peskies Pest Control Montgomery, we recommend these simple steps to help control fruit flies in your home:
- Locate and identify the source of the infestation
Check food storage areas such as the pantry or cabinets in your kitchen where forgotten food may have been hidden from view.
- Remove spoiled food items
Immediately dispose of the spoiled food in an exterior garbage receptacle. Do not keep the spoiled food inside your home. Keeping the food inside an interior waste receptacle can cause the infestation to continue.
- Trap remaining adult fruit flies
Trapping the remaining adults will ensure that no further eggs can be laid on any other food in your home, thus, eliminating the infestation! Commercially available fruit fly traps are available at most grocery stores or, you can make your own using a simple mixture of apple cider vinegar and dish soap!
Using these simple steps, most folks can rid their home of pesky fruit flies.
Of course, if you still cannot seem to get rid of the fruit flies, we are always here for you! Give us a call today! (205) 470-8161
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