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Fruit Fly remedy

random pic of red wine

random pic of red wine

Instructions

I found this online and thought I would give it a try since we were being over run with fruit flies!!

Take a bowl or small glass and fill it with red wine...set on counter or window sill or wherever the pesky things are gathering and let sit

Please remember this is not an overnight remedy it will take at least a week to get rid of them all, maybe even longer and you do not ...

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Category: Other

Type of item: Functional

For: Unisex

Style: Whimsical


Materials

Bowl and red wine

What was your inspiration?

being over run with fruit flies and nothing working to get rid of them!!

What are you most proud of?

just glad it worked!!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

does not have to be an $$ wine....the one I used was actually 2 yrs old (not drinkable lol) and just let it sit....it starts to look kinda gross after a couple of days but that seems to be when they really like it!! Just leave the bowl or glass sitting till you dont see any more flies....

Our bowl was FULL!!!!!

 

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alisa314260 on craftsy.com
Nov 07, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
any fruit juice will work too... citrus works best.. pineapple juice or orange. Cover with plastic wrap and poke a couple holes (via sharp knife...) so critters can get it in!
bingobev39 on craftsy.com
Oct 30, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
If you put vinegar and a few drops of dish liquid in a shallow dish. the fruit flies love it It will kill a lot of fruit flies overnight
eliza4014 on craftsy.com
Nov 06, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
This one works fast!
samanya on craftsy.com
Oct 28, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Great suggestion. I also use apple cider vinegar with a drop of liquid soap.
LauraB76 on craftsy.com
Oct 28, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I tried that one first , it worked great for my friend did nothing in my house......