Fruit Fly Control Tips | Pest Pro Exterminator Calgary 

Fruit flies can quickly take over your kitchen, garbage room, or compost bin — especially during warmer months. These tiny pests breed in overripe fruits, drains, and damp organic waste. Here’s how to eliminate fruit flies and keep them from coming back:

🧼 1. Keep It Clean

• Wipe kitchen counters and clean up spills immediately.
  
  

• Empty trash bins regularly and keep lids tightly closed.
  
  

• Wash recycling containers before storing them.
  
  

• Clean sink drains with hot water and baking soda to remove organic buildup where flies lay eggs.
  
  

🍌 2. Remove Breeding Sources

• Discard overripe or rotting fruits and vegetables.
  
  

• Store fresh produce in the refrigerator or covered containers.
  
  

• Rinse bottles, cans, and juice containers before throwing them away.
  
  

🍯 3. Make Simple Homemade Traps

Try these easy natural remedies to trap and kill fruit flies:

• Apple Cider Vinegar Trap: Pour vinegar into a small bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and poke tiny holes. The flies will enter and drown.
  
  

• Wine or Beer Trap: Use a bit of leftover wine or beer in a cup — fruit flies are drawn to the fermenting smell.
  
  

• Dish Soap Trap: Mix apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap; the soap breaks the surface tension so flies sink and drown.
  
  

🚪 4. Prevent Future Infestations

• Keep garbage rooms well-ventilated and dry.
  
  

• Avoid leaving dirty dishes overnight.
  
  

• Check drain pipes and floor drains weekly.
  
  

• Schedule regular pest control maintenance if infestations persist.
  
  

🧩 5. Call Professional Pest Control

If fruit flies keep returning despite cleaning and traps, you may have hidden breeding sites in drains or garbage rooms. Pest Pro Exterminator Calgary provides expert inspection and eco-friendly treatments that stop fruit flies at the source — keeping your kitchen and garbage room fly-free for good.