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LadyBug1209
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How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
Ugh, they are disgusting! We had a banana that was on its way out the other day and that attracted them... I obviously threw it out, but now every time I take out a fruit or something sweet, wham, they're back! If I leave one dirty dish in my sink... they swarm. How do I get rid of these suckers? It's been a good 3-4 days since I threw that banana out. TIA!
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TheDollyMama
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Re: How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
dish of apple cider vinegar i think - google that and it should point you in the right direction!
eta i am thinking something gets added to it - maybe dish soap
Message edited 6/19/2013 12:27:43 PM.
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2boys1girl
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How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
Yes! Apple Cider Vinegar and Dish soap in a small bowl on your counter
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| Posted 6/19/13 12:28 PM |
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Tulips915
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Re: How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
I have these from the dollar store. The sticky tape unwinds and you hang this.
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| Posted 6/19/13 12:29 PM |
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Re: How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
Posted by 2boys1girl
Yes! Apple Cider Vinegar and Dish soap in a small bowl on your counter
Yup, this works very well.
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| Posted 6/19/13 12:32 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
Posted by BetterVersion
Posted by 2boys1girl
Yes! Apple Cider Vinegar and Dish soap in a small bowl on your counter
Yup, this works very well.
I use plain vinegar and dish soap in a bowl and it works like a charm. Gross, but it works.
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| Posted 6/19/13 12:59 PM |
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LadyBug1209
Mommy to FOUR little men!
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Re: How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
THANK YOU!! I'm going to try the vinegar and soap. Do they just get stuck in it? Nasty!
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sunnyflies
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How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
I use my vacuum's hose to get fruit flies. It works very well.
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b2b777
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How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
Vinegar/dish soap is good. I've also heard that a glass of wine left out overnight can do the trick.
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| Posted 6/19/13 2:09 PM |
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DeniseMarie
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Re: How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
Sometimes it can be food caught in your sink pipe that is keeping them there. Maybe pour some draiin-o down there just in case.
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| Posted 6/19/13 2:54 PM |
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evnme
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Re: How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
Could also be drain flies. Try pouring very hot water down the drain.
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LIParent
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How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
if its the drain, I always use a cup of bleach and hot water down the drain...that usually works for me
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| Posted 6/19/13 6:35 PM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
Posted by b2b777
Vinegar/dish soap is good. I've also heard that a glass of wine left out overnight can do the trick.
I'm sure the wine works....because when we have a glass, they come around 
I'm trying the vinegar/soap!!!
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JavaJunkie
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Re: How do I get rid of fruit flies in my kitchen???
They like to live in the sink drains....pour some bleach down the drain and then stop up the drain with a towel overnight. kills them all. if you still see them do the other sinks in your house
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