Here is some methods to try and get rid of fruit flies.
Let the flies sit in a bowl on the counter, with the surface tension broken. You can forgo using a funnel if you put a small bit of dish washing detergent in the cup with the vinegar and stir. The fruit flies are still attracted to the vinegar smell and the detergent traps them. The detergent actually reduces the surface tension of the liquid, allowing the flies to more readily sink and drown; if the fruit flies fall in, it sticks to wings so they cannot fly. Use a little fruit or juice to help attract the fruit flies.
· Any small container with a teaspoon of cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of water, and a drop of two of dish soap will attract and drown fruit flies. To kill off the rest of the population, try pouring a cup or two of warm/hot vinegar (can be diluted with half water) down your kitchen and bathroom drains.
· Fruity smelling dish washing liquids (lemon, etc.) will attract fruit flies
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