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Fruit flies like fruit, so what better to lure them into a trap than…fruit?

You will need…

-A glass jar
-Plastic wrap
-A toothpick
-Some very ripe or overripe produce
-Soapy water

Directions

Place several pieces of very ripe or almost rotting fruit in the bottom of a glass jar, and

cover with plastic wrap (using a rubber band works to secure it well.) Poke holes in the

wrap with a toothpick, and set these jars strategically throughout your house where you

notice fruit flies seem to come from or congregate. Also set one outside the doorway on a

warm sunny say. The flies will be drawn into the trap but won’t know how to get out. At

least they can enjoy a nice little feast until you decide the jar is full enough. At that

point, submerge the jar in a bucket of warm soapy water and let it be for about 10 minutes

to ensure the flies won’t be coming back. Rinse out, refill, and repeat! This is a great

way to get rid of produce that you accidently let sit too long.

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