Ask anyone what the bane of their warm weather existence is, and they may just answer "fruit flies." Fruit flies are small but mighty — according to WebMD, the average adult is 0.12 inches long and 0.08 inches wide. They eat fruits and rotting plants and thrive in moisture — and they are a very common household pest.
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Since fruit flies are not just a nuissance but can also be harmful, you should get rid of them if you can. There are ways to do it quickly and easily — whether you see one buzzing around occasionally or you have a full-on infestation. Amazon is well-stocked with many different types of traps and gadgets that have tons of great reviews for their ability to rid your home of this common pest.
In this article: Safer Home Flying Insect Trap, Terro Fruit Fly Trap 4 Traps + 90 Days Lure Supply and Eco Strong Fruit Fly Drain Treatment
WebMD reports that exposed food attracts fruit flies – especially fruit, as their name implies. Research shows that they can transfer potentially harmful germs, like salmonella, E. coli and listeria, from dirty surfaces to clean ones. Not only that, they can destroy food which wastes your hard-earned cash.
Luckily Amazon has a bunch of products endorsed by thousands of shoppers.
This plug-in trap comes with two glue cards and traps fruit flies, gnats, moths and other flying insects up for to 60 days using UV LED light. It's chemical-free, making it a safe option for homes with pets and kids. Over 20,000 people have already ordered it this month, so clearly, it's a hit.
Landisun Fruit Fly Sticky Traps 48PCS
These are a low cost option, but need to be replaced frequently. "These traps are easy to set up and discreetly capture gnats without the need for chemicals. The bright yellow color attracts the pests, and the sticky surface ensures they can't escape once caught," one reviewer wrote.
100,000 shoppers have bought these traps in the past month, even though they're on the pricier side. They are extremely low-maintenance — once you plug one in, you're done. And reviewers love them: "I got tired of being harassed by flies, mosquitoes and small gnat-like insects. I bought these and it works really well. The blue light base lures the pests in and the sticky pad captures them without me having to worry about randomly walking into or onto a sticky mess," wrote one satisfied customer.
Terro Fruit Fly Trap 4 Traps + 90 Days Lure Supply
80,000 shoppers have bought this set of four traps in the last month alone. Their fruit shape attracts flies and a built-in window allows you to see how many insects you've trapped inside.
Super Ninja Fruit Fly Traps for Indoors
This fruit fly trap gets at the little buggers right where they tend to gather around trash cans, near fruit and on counters. It works for up to three weeks and shows a change in fruit fly numbers within about 24 hours of beginning use.
DOVSAV Fruit Fly Traps for Indoors
This Amazon bestselling fruit fly trap utilizes UV light and strong suction to attract fruit flies to the included sticky trap. It's safe for kids and pets because of the lack of chemicals and the timer means you can have it shut off at certain times if you prefer.
Eco Strong Fruit Fly Drain Treatment
If you have drain fruit flies, this nontoxic gel formula can stop them in their tracks. It gets rid of drain flies, sewer flies, gnats and of course, fruit flies. It works for flies living in drains, pipes or garbage disposals. It's safe for use in any type of plumbing.
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