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Kitchen fruit flies: Housekeeping advice
16.09.2023 06:30
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
No one likes fruit flies, but lots of people often notice them in their kitchens, especially when it's hot outside.
It doesn't always mean that you're bad at cleaning - some of your habits and lifestyle choices just attract these pests, so you need to find out what exactly you do wrong.
Here are a few common reasons why fruit flies come to your kitchen.
Fruit and Food
They are attracted to ripe or overripe fruits and vegetables.
If you have these out on your kitchen counter, fruit flies will find them and lay eggs on them.
Open Trash
If your kitchen trash can is open or not properly sealed, fruit flies can find their way in. They like to lay eggs on food scraps.
Moisture
Fruit flies need moisture to survive. If there are any wet or damp areas in your kitchen, like a wet sponge or dirty dishes, they might be attracted to it.
Cracks and Crevices
Fruit flies can sneak into your kitchen through tiny openings around windows, doors, or vents.
Warmer Weather
They tend to be more active in warmer weather, so you might notice them more during the summer.
Conclusion
Check your food and your trash bins regularly to make sure they are all clean and safe from pests - that's how you can make sure fruit flies won't come!
