Although prevention is always ideal, it can be easy to forget about the fruit left in the fruit bowl or the food left on the side.
These small pests can multiply very fast, and what may seem like one or two flies can turn into dozens within days.
This is why the experts from Airtasker have put together a helpful guide to help get rid of them from your home.
They explained: “Keeping your kitchen clean is essential because it’s where you might serve food.
“Tiny scraps of food can create a fruit fly problem. Performing a regular deep house clean of your home, especially the food areas, means fewer desirable places for fruit flies.
“Be thorough and clear off the counters, giving everything a good wipe down, and making sure you do not forget about the floor and baseboards.
“The fruit bowl is another place that requires a good adult. If you have items in there that are overripe, it is time for them to move on.”
If you are past the prevention method and are deep into a fruit fly infestation, an “effective” way to get rid of the pests if with white vinegar.
The goal is to make a trap for the flies by pouring a small amount of vinegar into a tall glass jar with a couple drops of washing up liquid in the mix.
The pros added: “Cover the top with cling film that has holes poked in it and secure it with a rubber band.
“Fruit flies are attracted to the vinegar so they will crawl through the holes in the cling film but will have a tough time getting back out.
“This allows you plenty of time to release the little guys back into the wild.
“The primary benefit of this method is you can avoid any harmful chemicals and you likely already have everything you need in the house.
“Just make sure you change the mixture regularly to prevent creating an unpleasant situation.”
White vinegar can be picked up from many supermarkets including Tesco for as little as 30p, proving to be an affordable pest-deterrent.
The experts continued: “If you enjoy the convenience of indoor compost too much to get rid of it, ensure you empty it every day.
“Another thing to keep in mind is how clean and dry your compost bin is. Fruit flies love moisture and food gets mushier if there is moisture present in the bin.”
