Doing Battle With Fruit Flies

**Jimsouth33** · October 13th, 2018, 03:01 PM

Or some kind of tiny flies. Been going on for some time; and it's become aggravating. NO FOOD OR FRUIT - VEGETABLES ever exposed. All trash in sealed conditioners. No plants ( exposed soil ) in the house. Only dry dog food in the dog's dish. The sticky ribbons work; but I want to find the source. I dislike chemicals, and hope to avoid setting off bug bombs in the house. It may seem trivial; but it has become very annoying. I have also checked drains, and the basement - nothing. Suggestions anyone?

**gnbrotz** · October 13th, 2018, 03:50 PM

Small container or canning jar with some apple cider vinegar in it. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Poke a very small hole in the plastic.

The flies will go after the vinegar, and will not be able to escape again.

**Stooperzero** · October 13th, 2018, 04:43 PM

i think they're magical and can appear at will.

They only show up here if you open an IPA beer.

**Walleye Hunter** · October 13th, 2018, 05:08 PM

Where there are flies there are maggots. Are there more in one area than other areas? You may be able to find the source near the larger numbers.

**markshere2** · October 13th, 2018, 07:52 PM

Quart of gasoline all around where you see them

Then ignite it with a propane torc......

Never mind- I was thinking of something else..

**fallenleader** · October 13th, 2018, 08:04 PM

they are everywhere. the damp summer i think brought them out more.
fungus gnats.

you can get them in drains you don't use a lot, damp hampers of clothes, all around the leaves outside.
old trash.

fruit flies are bigger iirc.