Vinegar traps for fruit flies
A small trap works alongside removing breeding sites.
Evidence: Practical extension guidanceProfessional review not claimed
What the sources say
University of Maryland Extension describes a vinegar trap for adult fruit flies, while emphasising that removing food and breeding sites is the primary control.
Evidence assessment: Practical extension guidance. This describes the scope of the guidance we checked, not proof that the remedy works for you.
Cautions
- Keep the trap away from children and pets. Do not consume it. Trapping adults does not remove the source of an infestation.
How it is usually done
- Put apple cider vinegar and a drop of dish soap in a jar. Secure plastic wrap over the top and make a tiny entry hole.
- Remove overripe produce and clean likely breeding sites.
Ingredients & category
Sources
- University of Maryland Extension: Fruit flies — link and wording checked 30 September 2026
Source-checking is not clinical or veterinary review. Specific historical origin not established from the source reviewed.