How to Get Rid of Fruit and Drain Flies?

Summer and winter, they are always there, as soon as a fruit is damaged in your basket. Midges are small and almost invisible, but can quickly ruin our lives by hovering around the kitchen all the time!

1 – THE FUNNEL

This is the method I have used for years. She traps them without drowning them, for those who have a sensitive soul and would like to release them afterwards. Here’s how we do it. You first need a transparent container: it can be plastic, but I find that the glass containers in which you buy salsa or other such condiments are perfect for this use. All year round I wash them and store them in anticipation of fruit fly season. And since they are recovered, I don’t really mind throwing them away afterwards. You then need a piece of ripe banana, a sheet of paper, and some sticky paper.

• Place the end of the banana in the container.
• Form a cone/funnel with the sheet of paper. The hole at the bottom should be tiny: flies should be able to get in, but not get out.
• Glue the funnel with tape to hold it in place.
• Then place the funnel so that it rests on the edge of the container, and place sticky paper all over the edge to prevent flies from getting out.
• You must then place the trap on the counter. In my case, it’s almost magic. In just a few hours all the flies are inside. It’s both fascinating and a little disgusting to watch. You will need to replace the trap approximately every 3 days.
• Result: by far the thing that works best! You may need 2 in a kitchen for maximum efficiency.

2 – FRUIT FLY: SIMPLE ACTION TO AVOID IT

1. To avoid fruit flies and drain flies, adopt simple actions that will prevent an invasion in the kitchen.
2. Once you return from the market or supermarket, remember to wash and dry your fruits and vegetables before putting them in a basket or bin.
3. Empty your trash regularly, especially in summer, when the heat attracts fruit flies more.
4. When recycling, make sure your containers and cans are rinsed well before being thrown away.
5. Wash and clean your vegetable and fruit drawers regularly to prevent food residue from settling there.