"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fruit flies are a warm-weather pest we all face eventually, and they can even pop well into the fall ...

Whenever fruit flies invade my kitchen, I think of my grandmother (stay with me here). My grandmother grew up during the Great Depression, and she was frugal to a fault. There are plenty of things she ...

Say goodbye to pesky pests with this easy, all-natural kitchen hack. Apple cider vinegar’s fermented scent lures fruit flies, making it a simple, natural bait for effective DIY traps using just ...

Every year, there comes a time when you don’t have to check the weather to know it’s warming up. The fruit flies setting up shop in your produce bowl will let you know. During bug season (a.k.a.

Fruit flies are attracted to fermenting fruit and vegetables, food particles, and grime in sink drains, and trash cans. A homemade spray with lemongrass essential oil can repel them or kill them if ...

Know your gnats: there's a difference between gnats, fruit flies, and drain flies. Traps made from vinegar, wine, or overripe fruit can help trap gnats and fruit flies. Avoid overwatering your plants ...

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Fruit flies are pesky, nagging, persistent pests that can be difficult to get rid of once and for all, something that TikToker Majda Medved (@majdamedved) experienced first hand in her own home. After ...

In the battle against household pests, you might be seeing a new opponent these days. Fruit flies are buzzing around kitchens and dining areas with their relentless pursuit of ripe or decaying fruits ...

Adam Rothbarth was the former Food & Kitchen Writer for VICE's shopping page, Rec Room, and contributes to Chicago Magazine, Eater, and more. Everyone has a traumatic story involving fruit flies. Here ...