Why Do Fruit Flies Appear?

The first question you should ask yourself when you notice fruit flies is, “What is attracting them?” Fruit flies are attracted to ripe fruit and vegetables. In order to prevent them from appearing, you should store your fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator. Fruit flies are also attracted to sugary and alcohol-containing beverages, so make sure you don’t have any open bottles of juice or wine in your kitchen.

Fruit flies are tiny flies from the family Drosophilidae. Common fruit flies, such as Drosophila melanogaster, are about two to four millimeters long and range from yellow to brown. They live in humid and tropical areas.

Fruit flies reproduce quickly and can easily become a nuisance if you don’t take steps to control the flies’ activities. These pests can breed in drains, septic tanks, and garbage cans, so it’s important to keep an eye out for them. They breed in these non-typical areas because they thrive on moisture and organic debris. They can be dangerous to your health if left unchecked.

The fruit fly’s main source of nutrition is fermented organic matter. It is attracted to fermented fruit drinks and vinegar.