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The Ultimate DIY Fruit Fly Trap: A Guide That Actually Works

  If you’ve ever left fruit out for too long, you know the struggle: one moment, everything’s fine, and the next, your kitchen is swarming with pesky fruit flies. After battling these tiny invaders myself, I knew I had to find an effective solution. The answer? A DIY fruit fly trap that’s simple to make, inexpensive, and incredibly effective. Here’s everything you need to know to reclaim your kitchen—and fast! Why Fruit Flies Love Your Home Before diving into the trap, it's important to understand why fruit flies invade your space in the first place. These little pests are attracted to the scent of ripening or fermenting produce. They can multiply quickly, laying hundreds of eggs at a time, which is why you suddenly find yourself with a kitchen full of them. Materials You’ll Need To make this trap, you likely won’t need to buy anything. Here’s what you’ll need: Apple cider vinegar:  Fruit flies love the smell of fermenting apples, making apple cider vinegar a perfect bait. A s...