Natural fruit fly trap
I really hate those little fruit fly boogers! I’m sure that I’m not alone.
My ten-year-old son Zion had heard of an idea for a natural fruit fly trap that he just had to try. I’m so thankful that he did because it worked!
This is all that he needed to get started:
- A piece of paper
- Scotch Tape
- Mason Jar
- A small piece of fruit
How to Make a Homemade Fruit Fly Trap
He placed the fruit at the bottom of the jar.
Then added a paper funnel.
Next, he added tape around the rim of the jar to secure the funnel and prevent any fruit fly escapes!
All done!
Now it’s time for the big question: Does it work?
YES!
This chubby little finger is pointing out the fruit flies that got in but couldn’t get back out! This natural fruit fly trap is a success. I placed it on the counter, and it collects fruit flies naturally.
What natural bug deterrents to you use in your home? I’d love to try some more. We live rurally, so we know bugs. 🙂
LOVE it!!! 🙂
I like to use 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar in a glass with a drop or two of dish liquid to break the surface tension. Cover with plastic wrap and seal with a rubber band. Poke several holes in the top to let the flies in. They are attracted to the scent and drown.
I do it in a similar manner. I put apple cider vinegar in a cup and put tin foil over it and poke holes. Sometimes I put fruit in with the vinegar.
Love it! We have a small compost bowl by the sink the fruit flies are always in, which drives me crazy. Trying this tonight.
do you just take them outside to release?
My daughter ended up making her own jar for fruit flies. We’ve found by the 3rd day the fruit needs changed out. Two kids go dump the old fruit and flies into our pond. The fish don’t mind. 🙂
How long does this take. I’ve been trying to get rid of them but it seems more come. I have also tried the apple cider vinegar and dish soap it didn’t quite work for me. Any other ideas?!
Yvette, we had fruit flies in our trap within an hour.
When they get really bad, I’ll leave some well ripened fruit in an old, tall, food container over night. Early in the morning,(
while they are still resting), without moving the container, I quickly attach the lid and dispose of it. It catches most of the flies in the room.
I love this! We tend to have fruit fly problems in the summertime, particularly if apple cores, banana peels, etc. get thrown away in various trash cans throughout the house and sit for a few days. Going to try this next time!
Autumn, we have the same problem. It’s amazing how well this works! Several of my children wanted to “make their own” fruit fly trap. It’s actually fun, too! 😉