People often skip the soap. They pour pure vinegar and wonder why flies just sit on the rim, laughing at them. Don’t be that person. The soap is non-negotiable.
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How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies With White Vinegar at Irma Spafford blog
Also, don’t use a huge bowl. A small container keeps the smell concentrated. Think of it as a boutique café for bugs, not a banquet hall.
What About the Leftover Fruit?
This is the part that makes you feel like a responsible adult. While your trap is working, take five minutes to get rid of any overripe fruit. Compost it, toss it, or eat it immediately.
If you leave a rotting peach on the counter, you’re inviting the flies to a reunion. The trap catches the partygoers, but you’re still the host of the party. Kill the buffet, kill the buzz.
Wipe down counters with a little vinegar, too. It smells clean to you, but for flies, it’s the faint echo of a bad memory.
