How to Eliminate Fruit Flies in House?

Remove overripe fruit, vegetables, and other exposed food

Store fruit and produce in the refrigerator or sealed containers

Empty trash and compost bins daily

Clean trash cans, recycling bins, and compost containers

Wipe down counters, sinks, drains, and spills immediately

Scrub sink drains and garbage disposals with hot soapy water

Fix leaks and eliminate standing water

Rinse bottles, cans, and food containers before recycling

Clean under appliances, behind furniture, and in hidden food areas

Vacuum or trap visible fruit flies

Set out apple cider vinegar traps with a drop of dish soap

Use a bowl of wine, beer, or fruit juice as a trap

Cover drains overnight and check for breeding sources

Dispose of old sponges, mops, and damp cleaning cloths

Keep windows and doors screened

Seal cracks around windows, doors, and baseboards

Use indoor fly traps if needed

Repeat cleaning and trapping until the source is gone

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