Brilio.net - Fruit flies are pests that often become a scourge for farmers and fruit lovers. These small insects are known for their ability to damage various types of fruits and vegetables, both in the garden and in the kitchen. With their small body size, fruit flies can easily enter the fruit and lay eggs there. This can cause the fruit to rot from the inside.
The presence of fruit flies is often difficult to detect until the fruit begins to show signs of damage. Fruit flies are usually attracted to ripe fruit that is left on the counter. Well, in a matter of days, the fruit can rot and become unfit for consumption.
To prevent fruit fly attacks, various control methods can be applied. You can do the trick shared by Instagram user @priya_dwarke through one of the uploaded videos. She admitted that she only relies on one kitchen ingredient to eradicate fruit flies.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @priya_dwarke on Tuesday (13/8), the kitchen ingredient in question is apple cider vinegar. Well, this apple cider vinegar will later be used as bait that can trap fruit flies. But before that, you have to prepare the fruit that will be placed on the table.
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To be more precise, newly purchased fruit must be washed clean first. Next, boil water that has been mixed with vinegar. If so, pour this vinegar water into the sink drain to eliminate the unpleasant odor that can attract flies into the house.
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Next, prepare a glass and fill it with enough apple cider vinegar. Once done, cover the top of the glass using plastic wrap. Then make a hole in the top using a toothpick or knife. Just make a small hole and so that many can make the fruit salad enter it.
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After that, place the glass of apple cider vinegar next to the fruit placed on the table. Well, apple cider vinegar is liked by fruit flies because of its aroma and sweet taste that are very attractive to these insects. Apple cider vinegar contains sugar and acetic acid, which create a combination of fermented aromas similar to ripe or rotten fruits.
When fruit flies enter a glass of apple cider vinegar, they are immediately trapped because they fall into the water. Their wet wings make it difficult for the flies to move. On the other hand, plastic wrap also prevents fruit flies from flying again.
photo: Instagram/@priya_dwarke
In the video, Instagram user @priya_dwarke shows a fruit fly trap that has been used. Who would have thought, the glass filled with apple cider vinegar was already filled with fruit flies. This indicates that the device is very effective in eradicating fruit flies at home.
In addition to making traps, you can take preventive measures to overcome the presence of flies in the kitchen at home. One way is to keep the kitchen and food storage areas clean. Removing overripe fruits, storing food in closed containers, and immediately cleaning up spills of sweet liquids are simple but effective steps.