How to Vacuum Fruit Flies Using a Vacuum Cleaner
WouterIf you’ve noticed an active fruit fly infestation, you’ll want to know how to remove them using a vacuum cleaner. Vacuuming will kill any flying fruit flies, but it won’t kill the flies’ eggs. Fruit flies thrive on the sweetness of fruits, so it’s important to keep fruits refrigerated and store them away from fruit flies. Another way to get rid of fruit flies is to clean out your garbage as much as possible.
While the presence of fruit flies in the home doesn’t cause specific medical conditions, eating spoiled or soiled food can make you sick. When you’re removing fruit flies with a vacuum cleaner, be sure to dispose of the vacuum bag outside. To avoid spreading germs, be sure to wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly with soap and water.
Using a vacuum to remove fruit flies is not a quick solution. You should always keep your kitchen clean and keep crumbs and spilled drinks out of the way. Keep garbage cans and sink drains clean and don’t leave food out overnight. This will prevent breeding grounds in your kitchen.
Another option to get rid of fruit flies is to use a vinegar trap. Applying vinegar to fruit bowls will make fruit flies unable to escape. You can also use a spray of isopropyl alcohol to kill fruit flies.
