Change the trap every three days. The vinegar evaporates, and the soap loses its power. If you let it sit for a week, you’re just hosting a funeral. A gross, smelly funeral.
Place your traps near the fruit bowl, by the trash can, or near the sink drain. Flies aren’t geniuses, but they are persistent. Put the trap where they hang out, not where you want them to be. It’s about location, location, location.
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Fun fact: You can also use red wine vinegar or even a splash of old beer. But apple cider vinegar has the highest win rate. It’s like the MVP of the vinegar league.
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One warning: don’t use white vinegar. It’s too sharp and clean. Flies want the sweet, murky smell of fermentation. White vinegar smells like a cleaning aisle. They aren’t interested in visiting a sterile hospital.
Also, be patient. If you have a huge hatch, one trap won’t cut it. Set up three traps in different corners of the room. Think of it as setting up a network of fly checkpoints. They will eventually run out of gas.
And if you are feeling particularly artistic, put the trap in a nice ramekin or a small glass vase. It can look like a fancy garnish. Your guests will just think it’s a mysterious, rustic decoration until you explain it’s a killing machine. They’ll be impressed.
