Fruit fly season is in full swing at my house. If you eat and cook with fresh fruits and vegetables in Northwest Arkansas, you are doing battle with them as well! This simple to make trap will solve your problem!
- Form a sheet of white paper into a cone shape. Leave the small end open no larger than the size of your pinky finger. Tape in place.
- Pour a small amount of wine in a quart jar (1/4 inch deep is more than adequate.)
- Place the paper cone in the jar. Be sure the bottom of the cone does not touch the wine and become saturated.
- Place your trap in the location where you have the most fruit flies. Flies will be attracted to the bright white paper and the smell of the wine. When they make their way down through the cone they won't be able to find their way back out and will eventually drown in the liquid.
I think that apple cider vinegar might work as well, but I haven't tried that yet. Let me know how this tip works for you!
