Reviewed by Amanda Rose Newton Fact checked by Jessica Wrubel Fruit fly traps made from everyday items in your home can ...

Whenever fruit flies invade my kitchen, I think of my grandmother (stay with me here). My grandmother grew up during the Great Depression, and she was frugal to a fault. There are plenty of things she ...

Fruit flies are attracted to fermenting fruit and vegetables, food particles, and grime in sink drains, and trash cans. A homemade spray with lemongrass essential oil can repel them or kill them if ...

Fruit flies are attracted to ripe, rotting, or fermenting produce and can breed in moist areas like drains. Homemade traps using apple cider vinegar, overripe fruit, wine, or beer can effectively ...

In the battle against household pests, you might be seeing a new opponent these days. Fruit flies are buzzing around kitchens and dining areas with their relentless pursuit of ripe or decaying fruits ...

HOUSTON — If you've noticed a bunch of tiny black bugs flying around your house lately, you're not alone. Unfortunately, mosquitoes and flies aren't the only uninvited houseguests showing up in ...

If tiny winged bugs have you constantly reaching for the flyswatter, you may be dealing with a bothersome fly infestation in your home. The question is, what kind of flies are they? Drain flies (also ...

Over the past few years, I’ve learned to always keep indoor fly traps on hand. The seasonal infestation is inevitable. It always starts out slow: One day, I notice a couple of fruit flies buzzing ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. Fresh fruits and vegetables residing in bowls on the counter are appealing ...

I hate bugs inside my home. And while fruit flies are the least serious offender in my mind (bed bugs and roaches are much worse), some people can’t stand them. Instead of swatting at the air in a ...