Trappify has improved the design of the sticky trays which includes a shorter neck and a stronger base which makes the traps easier to place into the ground. It has a zap-free UV light ring at the top that attracts insects, so if your kids or pets touch it, they won’t get zapped. After setting up the trap in the kitchen for two weeks, we were able to catch over 50 fruit flies, and yet the board was not full.

All you need to do is pierce the four holes at the top with the provided stick and place them near your infestation. Generally speaking, one yellow sticky trap per plant stand or one per square metre is sufficient to monitor a pest infestation. The most common fruit flies found in homes can be very pesky pests, especially around kitchen areas.This electric fly trap can be plugged into any standard outlet, making it one of the more versatile options on this list. Simply place a trap in an area that attracts fruit flies, and your space will be protected for up to 45 days. Therefore, the quicker you remove the eggs and pupae stage, the quicker you can stop the infestation in its tracks. The traps should be attached to a wall, ceiling, or any other surface that allows them to hang freely without obstructing your movement in and through the area.

The secret to the Fruit Fly BarPro’s success is its specially formulated strip that works just like an air freshener. To get the best results outdoors, you need to use quite a lot of traps and they can take a while to trap a lot of insects. When a glue board fills up with fruit flies, mosquitoes, gnats, moths, or other small flying insects, it can be replaced with a new glue board, so you can reuse the fruit fly trap as long as the UV light and fan have power.These extra-large, bright yellow sticky traps can be used for eliminating fruit flies inside your home and outside in the garden or orchard.

This allows you to start tackling an infestation as soon as you notice it and get it under control before things get out of hand. This is because there will always be a few insects that escape the traps and will therefore be able to continue to reproduce. They are safe to use around your plants as they contain no pesticides and are environmentally friendly. The most common types of fruit fly traps are the sticky traps, which are made from bright yellow shellac paper or board, which can come in a range of sizes and shapes. My next goal is to find an opaque or dark-glass jar so I don’t have to see those nasty little dead flies swimming around.Each trap covers an area of 25-square-feet and the glue lasts for 2-3 months or until the trap is covered in insects. The sweet smell will attract the flies, and they will crawl inside the jar — but they won’t be able to get out. Whether it is a few fruit flies that are crawling in amongst your plants or a swarm that is hovering over your fruit bowl on your living room table, fruit flies can make your life a misery. To keep this test even and fair, I used the same baitin each trap (aside from the wine bottle trap). Our top choice for the kitchen, Aunt Fannie’s FlyPunch, contains a mix of vinegar and fermented fruit, making it safe to use around food.