Got a fruit fly problem? This is a common issue, especially during the summer, says Laurie Stevison, associate professor of biology at Auburn University. She works with fruit flies in her research.

As soon as fruit ripens, they appear: fruit flies. These tiny insects, also known as vinegar flies or drosophila, multiply rapidly and are difficult to get rid of. However, with a few simple tricks, ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." At one point or another, you're bound to deal with pesky fruit flies inside the house. While there are ...

They seemingly sneak in overnight and invade your kitchen. Teeny, tiny pests that dart around the apples and bananas as you swat them away out of frustration and confusion. Fruit flies can be a ...

Every year, there comes a time when you don’t have to check the weather to know it’s warming up. The fruit flies setting up shop in your produce bowl will let you know. During bug season (a.k.a.

Fruit flies are attracted to fermenting fruit and vegetables, food particles, and grime in sink drains, and trash cans. A homemade spray with lemongrass essential oil can repel them or kill them if ...

Who doesn’t love some fresh seasonal fruit? These flies sure do. It’s right in their name, after all. While they can find their way into your home at any time, summer and fall are prime times for ...

Teeny tiny bugs flying in your kitchen may just be one of the most annoying parts of summer. Sometimes, there are so many fruit flies that you just don’t know what to do to get rid of the pesky little ...