It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!
It’s that time of year again.
Toward the end of summer, fruit flies seem to appear out of thin air.
I guess all the luscious peaches, tomatoes and cantaloupe that are setting on the counter are just too irresistible.
So how do we get rid of those pesky little varmints?
We put away the swatter and watch this Jazzy Gourmet archive video, that’s how:
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Great tip Sherry and one I can certainly use. Thanks.
For some reason, my kitchen has suddenly been overtaken by fruit flies…I am so trying this tonight! Thanks very much for the tip. You’ll be my hero if it ends up eradicating these pests! 🙂
Great, let me know how it works for you Samantha. I have trapped 1/2 dozen already this morning!
It must be the time of year, b/c I’ve suddenly got them too…they are so annoying! Visiting from Fluster Buster!
This really works great. I do the same thing and I love. Thanks for sharing with us at our Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
Angel
Fruit flies keep popping up around my apartment. They keep coming up from the pipes, and they seriously gross me out. I have tried a couple different things and they will go for a while and then be back. So frustrating!
Such a great tip and something to definitely try. Thanks so much! Hopped over from Katherine’s Corner…hope you have a lovely Thursday!
Ooh I am so trying this! I don’t know where they’re coming from, but I’ve had so many fruit flies this year! Thanks for the tip!
~Abby =)
Thanks for the tip. We’ve done something similar with a tall glass and a paper cone. The fruit fly goes in the tip of the cone and then can’t get out. It works so well. I’m going to try your method as it is quite a bit easier! Your friend, Linda
Oh! That’s what I did wrong! Thank you for sharing the vital information about the plastic wrap with holes. FYI the solution doesn’t work just sitting in an open dish. 😉 Keep those videos coming…and I’ll keep laughing. You are awesome!
Blessings,
Kim aka Curtain Queen
Ha, that is too funny Kim. I think they thought you set up a little swimming pool for them and they were living in the lap of luxury! Try the wrap and see how it works for ya. I think you’ll be very happy with the results!
What a great tip! It’s been so rainy and damp here that fruit flies haven’t been my problem this summer – mosquitoes have. 🙁 But at least now I’ll know how to deal with the fruit flies when they are a problem. Thanks for linking up at Food on Friday.
Those things are so annoying, and we eat a lot of fruit! I’m totally trying this!
stopping by from Serenity Saturday blog hop! New follower* Great tip! I was just saying how this morning how much I hate these fruit flies that come out if no where! Trying this right now!
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I tried this tonight and it worked great!! I had about 15 fruit flies in the trap. Thanks for an easy solution!!
Dont you just love when methods work, AND they’re easy to do? Thanks so much for the update, Brianna. Have a great week!
I must admit, this is my first time visiting your blog, You wonderful smile brought me here. All your pictures look HAPPY! Thanks for sharing, I agree this method does work o those pesky flies! Thanks for sharing
Red wine vinegar works great too! I just had a fruit fly invasion and only had red wine vinegar in my pantry. The trick is to use a shallow cup, bowl, etc. My first attempt I used a tall glass and the fruit flies crawled into the glass, but stayed at the top. I used a small shallow bowl and it worked like a charm. Don’t forget to put a drop or two of Dawn into the vinegar … that is what kills them.
Nice trick! I haven’t had this problem for a while, but now I know what to do! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #29.
~Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater.com
Thanks so much for the great tip. We have had a problem with them all summer! So, I am glad to find such a simple fix. Thank you for sharing this with the Less Laundry, More Linking party.
You can find several dishes of this concoction in my kitchen, during the summer. Just when I think I’ve gotten them all, new fruit flies invade, LOL. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
love this zippy tip! I featured you at Katherines Corner today , thank you for sharing at the hop last week xo
Love it!
You can use a drop or two of dishwashing liquid into a small container of vinegar too.Don’t have to use the cling wrap. I change ever day or tow when there gets to be loads of fruit flies. They come in on bananas bad. Cut off part of the stem end when you get them too helps.
This is so easy..who would have thought?!! You’ve been featured this week here….http://sewlicioushomedecor.com/show-licious-craft-showcase-50-facebook-follow.
Thank you for linking up at Sewlicious Home Decor!
Marti
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week! Hope you are having a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Thanks for this info! It will come in handy. Thanks, also, for linking up with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” I hope you will be able to join us again this week. http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2013/09/try-new-recipe-tuesday-september-17.html