How To Do Fruit Flies Essay

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Do you have a problem with fruit flies when you want to work in your kitchen? Fruit flies are annoying and are not exactly sanitary when you are preparing meals. Luckily, there is a really simple method you can use to get rid of nuisance fruit flies. You can make a homemade trap with items in your kitchen.

Things You Need

Clear Plastic Wrap
Coffee Cup or Small Bowl
Fork or Hole Poking Tool
Apple Cider Vinegar

Step 1

Pour a small amount of apple cider vinegar into a coffee cup or small bowl and cover with your plastic wrap.

Step 2

Poke a few holes in the plastic wrap with a fork or other poking tool in your kitchen. Place the bowl or cup somewhere on your kitchen counter to get rid of fruit flies.

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