DIY Fruit Fly Trap: White Vinegar Solution Offers Cost-Effective Pest Control

A recent online video has highlighted a simple and cost-effective method for tackling persistent fruit fly infestations using common household items. The technique involves a small glass jar filled with white vinegar, covered with plastic wrap, and secured with a hair tie. Small holes are then punctured into the plastic wrap, allowing fruit flies to enter the trap. The video, shared by user @nes_s.world, demonstrates the trap's effectiveness by showcasing a jar containing numerous trapped fruit flies. The creator emphasizes that this homemade solution eliminates the need for expensive commercial fly traps, offering a practical alternative for homeowners. This method leverages the flies' attraction to vinegar, trapping them within the container.

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