Fruit Flies | How to get rid of these insects in the kitchen

In the kitchen:

✔️ Fruits and vegetables that are in the process of decomposition

✔️ Leftover food left exposed for a long time

✔️ Dirt accumulated in hard-to-reach places and even potted plants

✔️ Attracted by the sweet smell of fruits and vegetables, it is therefore essential to keep these foods well stored and in closed places

1 Cleaning and Storage

✔️ Keep the kitchen and other areas where food is stored always clean and free from food debris;

✔️ Food should be stored in closed containers and the refrigerator is a great place to store fresh fruits and vegetables

2 Place traps in the kitchen fruit bowl

If fruit flies are already present at home, the solution is to place traps in strategic locations, such as near fruit trees and trash cans. It is essential to act immediately to prevent reproduction as each female can lay up to 500 eggs at once. These eggs hatch into larvae that feed on the pulp of fruits and vegetables, which can quickly lead to an infestation