A fly trap from a bottle. What are fly traps and how to make them yourself. Video: Making a sticky fly trap at home

Everyone loves summer, but we're sure no one likes the sudden increase in creepy insects that breed at an alarming rate during the warmer months.

At the same time, no matter how clean you keep your house, there are flying aliens who stubbornly try to get into it and with varying degrees of difficulty they sometimes succeed.

And after that, the insects simply do not want to leave the comfortable dwelling of a person. Therefore, people have to invent the most different ways to get rid of uninvited guests. And here the ability to think creatively often comes to the rescue.

For example, Imgur user Donkey1521 came up with a simple fly trap made from a regular plastic bottle. It is easy to make and non-toxic, while fighting a wide variety of flies, from large dung flies to small fruit flies.

In order to get started, you only need a few things: for the trap itself, you need a plastic water bottle, and for the bait, a banana and granulated sugar.

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First, you need to cut the bottle in two using scissors or a sharp knife. To do this, mark the cut at a distance of about two-thirds of the height of the bottle from the bottom, and then go around the circumference with a cutting tool. When you're done, you should have two pieces: a smaller one with a lid and a larger one that can sit on a table.

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Pour about one tablespoon of granulated sugar into the larger part of the bottle until the bottom is covered. Then cut ripe or slightly overripe bananas into small pieces.

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Place the sliced ​​banana on the sugar in the bottle; this sweet mix will help lure flies that feed on decay products and decaying organic matter.

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Once you have the banana and sugar in the bottle, lightly mash them together to form a sort of puree. Add about 4 centimeters of warm water to the puree and lightly stir the mixture. warm water and sugar will cause the banana to rot faster, making it a more powerful fly bait.

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Now that most of the bottle is done, it's time to move on to the smaller part. unscrew plastic cover and turn the smaller part upside down. Then place the smaller portion inside the larger one so that the hole is in or directly above the banana mixture. Your trap is now ready for use.

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This trap can be used for about a week. During this time, its lower part should be filled with flies. After a few days, it may start to look a little nasty, but it's worth it to get rid of any flies in your home.

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Here's a close-up of how a fly trap works. The flies move down through the neck of the bottle at the bottom towards the banana bait. After that, they struggle to get out through the hole and drown inside the bottle. Cruel, but it does its job!

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To combat them, you can use various methods, including traps, which have the following advantages:

However, the use of traps also has some negative sides, the main ones are:

1. Low degree of effectiveness compared to the use of insecticides, which allow you to virtually instantly destroy entire populations.
2. No protective effect. Only those individuals that fall into the traps will be destroyed.
3. It is necessary to wait for the moment when the fly pays attention to the trap and falls into it., while some other methods allow you to immediately proceed to the destruction of pests.

Types of traps

The classification of such devices is carried out according to the principle of their action today, in accordance with this criterion, the following varieties can be distinguished:

1. Glue traps are one of the most well-known and common varieties, and their popularity is due to their simple design, which makes them easy to use and low cost. You can use houses or adhesive tapes that are attached to any surface. This type of device has a double effect, since it allows you to catch both flying and crawling insects. However, it is recommended to use hanging adhesive tapes directly for the extermination of flies. Despite the fact that crawling insects cannot fall into such traps, they will be one of the most effective means against flies.
2. Devices containing baits poisoned with various types of insecticides. They are considered traps only formally, since in fact they are not intended to catch flies, but to attract their attention with food bait in order to cause poisoning and subsequent death. They are usually used to kill cockroaches or ant, fly control devices are not so widespread, since other options have a much higher degree of effectiveness.
3. Mechanical traps with various baits designed to collect trapped insects. Devices of this type are used to catch virtually all types of insects and flies in this case are no exception. Exist various options, but they all work in the same way: flies get inside a special container, attracted by the bait, but can no longer get out on their own.
4. Electric traps are the most innovative way to fight, there are models designed to destroy various kinds insects. To attract mosquitoes and butterflies, special lamps are usually used, into the light of which they fly, while for flies, devices with fragrant bait are suitable, which will attract them with their smell. After getting inside the trap, the insect will receive an electrical discharge that is fatal to insects, while it is not capable of causing any harm to humans or pets. Electric models are the most expensive, but they are designed for long-term use, because the traps only need to be cleaned of dead insects from time to time, after which they will be ready for use again. To date, there are two types of electrical devices: functioning after being connected to the home electrical network or powered by replaceable batteries. The second option is usually used for catching flies outdoors.

Traps Overview

Given the wide range of modern fly catching devices, it can be quite difficult to choose the most suitable option.

To make this process as easy as possible, the following is an overview of the most effective tools:

Aeroxon sticky tape is made in Germany and is the simplest fly trap. Its use does not require any additional costs, it contains only cellulose and ordinary glue, the device is environmentally friendly. Sold in sets, which include four skeins of tape at once, the price is 100 rubles.

The HELP trap also has an adhesive element in its design, designed to be placed on windows, so flies are caught shortly after entering the room. The main advantage is the almost complete invisibility of this device, which can be purchased you can for 80-100 rubles.

The Raptor trap can is especially effective for catching flies and other flying insects outdoors. It is enough to place the bait that comes with the kit inside the tank, and then close the roof. The jar can be placed on any surface or hung on tree branches, and insects that have got inside will no longer be able to get out. The approximate cost is 300-350 rubles.

FC001 is a mechanical fly trap. It starts working after a special tablet is inserted into it, after which the device produces heat and smells that attract insects. It is enough to have no more than 2-3 tablets in stock, this amount will be enough for the entire warm season. The price is about 3500 rubles.

The Excalibur Aqua 80 IPX4 ZSP005 is a unique tool and trap designed specifically for flies, which has no analogues on the market today. The device is recommended for installation in places Catering, in large enterprises or logistics centers, although it can also be used in residential areas. The basic principle of operation is to defeat insects with deadly electrical discharges. The body is made of high-quality and high-strength polycarbonate, and the trap itself is provided with a moisture protection system, which makes it unpretentious to environmental conditions. The approximate cost is 50,000 rubles.

"SKAT 23" is a trap of domestic production, which, in addition to flies, allows you to destroy mosquitoes, which makes it a multifunctional device. The design includes lamps of a special type that do not emit heat, but attract flying insects. As soon as they touch the protective grid, they receive a deadly electric shock. The device is environmentally friendly, silent and does not emit any third-party odors, while its the price is only about 4000 rubles.

Flypod ZF050 is not only highly efficient in operation, but also attractive design, which allows the device to harmoniously fit into virtually any interior. The combination of this factor with small dimensions and features of functioning makes the trap look like a small decorative lamp. Best suited for placement in public areas, cafes or living rooms where you don't want to use duct tapes that don't look very attractive. Insects die when they get inside and come into contact with an adhesive liner, which can then be replaced with a new one. The approximate cost is 8500 rubles.

Fly Web Fly Trap is a trap that has not yet become widespread in the domestic market, but it can be ordered via the Internet. It has several effects, including light, which allows you to attract not only flies, but also a number of other flying insects. The device is a consumer of energy, so it can only function after being connected to the mains. The only drawback is the fact that it is extremely attractive to butterflies, moths and other harmless insects, which are also likely to fall into it. The cost of such a trap, excluding delivery, is about 2000 rubles.

The Sterling Rescue Outdoor Fly Catcher Trap is also currently an online-only model. Outwardly, it is a reservoir bag made of durable plastic. To start operation, you need to add a small amount of water inside, and then hang the device in the apartment or on the street. Inside it is a special attractant, which is quite attractive to flies and attracts them to itself. . The captives who got inside will no longer be able to get out, one trap is designed for 20,000 flies, after which it is disposed of. It must be used carefully so as not to damage the tank, and also place them in safe places, because over time, larvae may begin to breed inside. The approximate cost is 800 rubles, excluding delivery, two devices are supplied in the kit at once.

A plant called Venus flytrap is not a deterrent, but a real fly trap. In its natural environment, it grows mainly in swampy areas, where the soil is not fertile and actually does not contain nutrients. To compensate for them, this flycatcher eats insects, and flies form the basis of the diet. Such a plant can be planted in the territory garden plot or grow in a pot as a houseplant. It is recommended to keep it on the windows from the sunniest side and the Venus flytrap will not only decorate the apartment, but also a real thunderstorm of flies that have flown into it.

DIY fly traps

The purchase of store fixtures is not prerequisite because there are a number of ways self-manufacturing traps.

To implement this idea, you must use the following algorithm of actions:

1. Prepare a small glass jar in which you need to pour the juice. It should fill no more than a third of the container.
2. Add a few drops of soap or dishwashing liquid to the liquid bait, which will eliminate the possibility of a possible escape of caught insects.
3. Fold a piece of paper like this so that it takes the form of a cone, the diameter of one of the holes of which should not be more than 5-8 mm.
4. Paper cone is inserted narrow side inside the jar.
5. Flies will get inside homemade device through a small hole, after which they will either sink into the liquid or remain sitting on the inner walls of the jar.

To do this, you will need to repeat the following sequence of actions:

1. Mix the same amount castor oil and rosin.
2. Melt the mixture and add a small amount of honey and jam to it, which will be the main bait.
3. Cut out paper strips, the recommended width should be 5-8 cm.
4. Process both sides of the cut strips prepared mixture.
5. Hang a homemade trap in places, where a large number of flies usually live, after which they will begin to stick to its surface.

Attracted by interesting smells, they fly into houses and apartments, verandas and sheds. Besides the fact that their presence in the room irritates residents, flies carry germs and dirt on their paws, which can cause food to spoil and poison people. A fly trap can solve the problem of annoying insects.

What attracts flies

Before you get rid of the flies, you need to understand what became the source of their attention. They may be attracted to smells:

• sweet jam, honey, syrup;
• ripe fruits and vegetables;
• meat and fish;
• food waste in the form of scraps and peel;
• vanilla, cinnamon, sweet flavors and additives;
• manure and sewerage;
• damaged products.

By getting rid of potential fly baits, you can avoid them in the house or significantly reduce their numbers. But in some situations, the invasion of flies may be due to the presence of a source of their attention in the neighborhood and it is impossible to influence it. Then it remains to trust the traps or special poisonous insect repellents.

On a note!

Insecticides are also based on natural substances and are safe for humans. The line contains poisons based on pyrethrum.

Unlike pesticides and synthetic insecticides based on Thiamethoxam (, Aktara), safe traps can be used in close proximity to people and animals without fear for their health. The basic principle of such a trap is to attract a fly to the bait and prevent it from leaving the trap. There are three types of traps:

1. Velcro - sheets of cardboard or tape coated with a sticky mixture that has a pleasant sweetish smell. Flies sit on such baits and stick. The advantages of sticky tape: easy to make and cheap to buy in the store, convenient to use anywhere, easy to clean and dispose of along with adhering insects. The disadvantages include unpleasant appearance hanging traps in the room, the risk of hitting the sticky bait hanging from the ceiling with your head.
2. Traps with bait are made from improvised means. Insects fly into a certain compartment with a bait, but cannot fly back. As bait, you can use jam, honey, sweet water, pieces of fruit or meat. The advantages of this method of catching flies are the ease of manufacture of the product and its effectiveness. The disadvantages of homemade include bad smell spoiled food that acts as a bait for flies, and the possibility of tipping over the container by curious pets or a child.
3. . Devices requiring Supplies in the form of an insecticide in a vial or from a special plate with a poisonous substance. Plus: work without misfires. Minus: depending on the composition of the insecticide, airing the room after use is sometimes required.
4. Electric fly traps are special devices powered by electricity. They attract insects with ultraviolet light and heat, but when flies come into contact with a certain surface, they are killed by an electric discharge. Such a blow is not capable of injuring a person, but for small flying insects it is fatal. Other electronic traps work differently - they suck in close-flying insects. The advantages of electric traps are stylish appearance, additional source light at night, high efficiency, safety for others. The disadvantages include the high price of electric fly exterminators, power consumption, bulky dimensions of the devices.
5. . When plugged in, they emit a sound that is inaudible to the human ear, which should keep the flies out of the way. Cons: does not always work; pets hearing ultrasound may be opposed.

Homemade traps

A person often uses his ingenuity to achieve certain goals. Was no exception and the fight against insects. Annoying flies can piss off even the calmest person. For the destruction of insects, especially enterprising people make home-made traps.

To make a homemade product, you need the usual plastic bottle volume of 1 or 1.5 liters, scissors or a knife, any sweet filling, scotch tape.

1. The upper part is cut off from the bottle at a distance of 7-8 cm from the edge of the neck.
2. A bait is placed at the bottom of the resulting container: jam, honey, syrup.
3. The cut off neck in the form of a funnel is thrust into the container with the neck down.
4. The wide edge of the funnel and the upper edge of the container are fixed with tape or tape.

On a note!

The narrow edge of the neck should not touch the sweet filling. Flies should not get the sweetness without flying inside the bottle.

Such a fly trap from a plastic bottle can also catch other sweet-toothed insects: wasps, bees, midges. simple and affordable way making a trap allows you to throw it away with a large accumulation of insects inside and make a new one.

Flycatcher from a glass

You can make a fly trap from an ordinary glass or plastic cup and transparent food film. At the bottom of the glass put a teaspoon of honey or jam. cling film it is necessary to cover the cup and pull it tightly, fixing the edges of the film with adhesive tape. Make 2-3 holes in the film so that the insect can get inside the glass. You can make several such homemade products and arrange them throughout the house.

Trap from a glass jar

In places of accumulation of large flies, a more serious bait is needed - spoiled meat or fruit. They have a pungent strong odor and will attract more flying gnats.

1. A liter glass jar with a wide neck is taken as a container.
2. A few pieces of bait are placed inside.
3. A wide funnel is installed on top with a narrow neck down.
4. The edges of the container and the wide edges of the funnel are fastened together with electrical tape or wide mounting tape for structural reliability.

On a note!

The strong smell of rotten vegetables, fruits or meat will be very unpleasant for households and interesting for cats and dogs. Therefore, such a flycatcher is recommended to be used to catch flies on open verandas and placed in places inaccessible to animals.

Instead of a glass container, you can use a container made of thick plastic with a wide mouth. The main condition for a reliable flycatcher is the absence of gaps between the funnel and the jar. Otherwise, flies can get out. Such traps are well suited for if placed around the perimeter of the site.

Duct tape

One of the most popular fly traps is sticky tape. It is sold in any hardware store and costs from 20 to 50 rubles apiece. But if it is not possible to purchase goods in the store, you can at home. To do this, mix 1 tablespoon of rosin with a tablespoon of castor or linseed oil. Heat the resulting mixture in a water bath and stir for 5 minutes. Then add jam and chill. Apply the sticky mass on long strips of thick paper and hang it in places where flies are often found.

If the recipe is followed, homemade glue remains sticky for a long time and is able to reliably hold insects attracted by the smell of jam.

For people who do not have time to make homemade products, but want to quickly and effectively get rid of the flying midges, there are electric fly traps. These devices are made of a metal case with a fire-resistant plastic coating, have several UV lamps, the bright light of which attracts insects. On the way to the lamps, the flies fall on the grid through which the current passes, and immediately die. The conductive element is protected by an additional coarse mesh to prevent accidental contact by a person or pet. Such devices also help to get rid of mosquitoes, midges.

pest killer

Electric device for killing flying insects. Two 20W ultraviolet lamps act as bait. Near the lamps passes a metal mesh that conducts current. The electric trap is designed for flies and mosquitoes. For the correct functioning of the device, it is necessary:

• set the trap on a flat surface;
• connect to AC power;
• make sure that moisture does not get on the device;
• periodically clean the dead insect tray.

The price of the device is about 3500 rubles. The device is durable and correct use will last for several years. The range of the electric trap is up to 120 m 2 . Power consumption 15 W. dimensions: 51x31.5x10.5 cm; weight 2.3 kg.

Well

Electric traps of industrial importance are widely used in shops, warehouses, markets against flies, mosquitoes and other insects. The device is mounted on the wall at a height of 2 meters above the floor. The composition of the product includes ultraviolet lamps, the light of which attracts insects to itself. Flying close to the lamp, they fall on the conductive grid and die.

Main settings electric trap Well:

• coverage up to 50 sq. m.;
• weight 3.3 kg;
• dimensions: 34x28x13;
• lamp power 8 W;
• body material - plastic;
• power consumption - 25 W;
• price 6800 rubles.

Fly traps are easy to make yourself, and below are instructions for making the most simple and convenient devices for killing these insects. But in the fight against flies, it is important to take into account their habits and nutritional characteristics, so we will first pay attention to this issue.

A do-it-yourself fly trap is profitable and practical. Homemade traps will significantly save the funds spent annually on protection against ubiquitous insects. It is not difficult to make them, and in terms of efficiency they are not inferior to purchased ones.

In the manufacture of bait traps, it is necessary to take into account that different types flies prefer different foods. There are flies that feed on:

• Plant food. They are attracted by the smell of fermented jam, spoiled fruit, honey, kvass, beer, sugar. Such flies often fly in flocks in the garden during the fruiting period. fruit trees, but they often appear at home. These are various fruit flies and flies, such as fruit flies, suckers.
• Animal food and excrement. We are talking about dung and carrion flies. They flock to rotting meat, fish or manure, circle the butcher sections of food markets, fly into livestock buildings and street toilets.
• Blood of humans and warm-blooded animals. These are predatory, horseflies and gadflies. The period of mass summer of these flies is observed in August, at this time they join the main stream of summer midges, joining midges and mosquitoes, and cause extreme discomfort to animals and people.
• Food of any origin. These are mainly synanthropic flies, which are capable of almost all year round live in human habitation. The most common representative is a house or house fly. She loves sweet food, meat, dairy products and fish, but does not disdain bread crumbs. It is unable to bite through human skin, but willingly licks sweat, particles of dead epidermis and blood from wounds.

It is also important to take into account that flies are very nimble, mobile and do not linger for a long time on any one object. Therefore, the trap must be able to contain or destroy the fly, even if it touches it only for a moment.

Homemade duct tape or flypaper

Such a tape is effective against all types of flies, but omnivorous and herbivorous species are especially well caught on it. Other winged insects, including mosquitoes and midges, stick to the tape in large part because they choose it as a resting object. Knowing about the preferences of flying insects to sit on ceilings and chandeliers, sticky tapes it is better to hang at the top of the rooms.

To make adhesive tape you will need:

1. Thick paper, cut into long strips 4-6 cm wide. Attach a loop to one end of the strip, for which it will be convenient to hang the trap.
2. Rosin - 200 ml.
3. Castor oil - 100 ml.
4. Turpentine - 55 g.
5. Granulated sugar - 4 tbsp. l.
6. Water - 4 tbsp. l.

From water and sugar, you need to boil the syrup, bringing it to a yellowish Brown. When the syrup has cooled down a little, add rosin, turpentine and castor oil to it, mix everything thoroughly. Then soak strips of paper with this mixture and hang traps in the places where flies are most concentrated - in the kitchen and veranda, above the entrance to the house and window openings, in the toilet.

The tapes will attract flies by their smell, as well as the opportunity to sit on a surface that is comfortable for insects. These devices remain sticky for a long time, so you need to change them as they fill with insects.

The given composition of the sticky bait is very effective, but if the house has only sugar from all of the above, you can get by with sugar syrup. The main thing is to make it so thick that the flies stick to it well.

Bottle trap for flies and fruit flies

This is a closed type trap, but it will also attract insects with a sweet smell and catch on a sticky substance. To make it, use a regular plastic bottle with a volume of 1.5-2 liters from under water or soda.

1. The upper third of the bottle must be cut off, pour 200-300 ml of viscous sugar syrup into the bottom of the lower part. You can add a little honey, beer or fruit juice, fermented jam to the syrup. The consistency should be viscous enough so that the insects quickly drown in it and have no way to get out.
2. Insert the cut off top of the bottle into the bottom with the neck down, without the cap. Fasten the two parts with a stapler or tape.
3. In order for flies and flies to get into the bottle more actively, its edges should be lightly greased with sweet syrup and placed where insects fly most often.

If the trap is going to be placed outdoors, it is better to add a little white vinegar to it to scare away honey bees and thereby protect them from death.

Instead of a plastic bottle, you can use a glass jar and a funnel. The principle is the same: pour a little sweet viscous liquid into the jar, insert a funnel into the jar with the end down, and change the bait from time to time.

Trap for flies and midges

Small midges that appear in the apartment in the summer (and sometimes in other seasons) are, as a rule, fruit and wine flies. They start up in the apartment when food suitable for them appears in it - rotting fruits and vegetables, fermented jam.

At home, the easiest way to make such a fly trap:

1. Take a glass, pour some red wine, kvass, beer or fermented jam into it. For a better effect, you can add a slice of any spoiled fruit.
2. Cover the top of the container with a film - food or polyethylene is suitable. The film must be stretched so that it forms a flat surface on the neck of the container. Tape or rubber band will help to fix the film in this position.
3. Make small holes in the film layer. It is best to pierce them with a toothpick.

The trap for midges is ready. Put it in the place where they most often appear, and change the bait as the container fills with insects. Through the holes, the flies will penetrate inside to the bait, stick to it and sink, but they will not be able to get out.

Outdoor fly trap

This trap is effective against dung and blood-sucking flies, mosquitoes and other midges. You can place it on adjoining territory, next to the outdoor toilet, chicken coop, barn.

How to do:

1. Take metal can 1-5 liters, for example from under the paint. Make a large hole in the form of a window with a knife or scissors for metal on its side, and close this window with a fine-mesh metal mesh. Secure the mesh with wire.
2. Fix a low-power light bulb on the lid of the jar, bring the electrical wire out. Use an extension cord if the outlet is far away.
3. Prepare a poisonous solution to kill flies: in 100 ml of water, add 3 g of agit or other insecticide for flies, a few drops ammonia and lactic acid. Treat the entire body of the trap with this solution, and put a piece of meat inside.

Lactic acid mimics the body odor of humans and animals, thereby attracting flies. Meat spoiled after a while will also exude an attractive smell for flies. And in the composition of agit there are substances that attract flies - pheromones.

The light bulb will additionally attract insects at dusk. They will sit on the body of the trap and receive a lethal dose of poison.

Trap from a jar and an ultraviolet flashlight

This remedy is relatively effective against all types of flying insects.

For manufacturing you will need:

• scotch;
• glass jar;
• small ultraviolet flashlight, for example, in the form of a keychain.

The jar can be wrapped with adhesive tape with the sticky side out, or you can transfer the adhesive layer to the very surface of the jar.

In the second case, the outer side of the jar should first be wiped with a cloth soaked in alcohol, vodka or cologne to degrease the surface. After that, you need to wrap the jar with adhesive tape with the sticky side inward, without touching the glass surface with your fingers, and expose it to the sun for 2-4 hours. After this time, the tape must be carefully removed. The adhesive layer will remain on the jar. The first option is certainly simpler, but the second is more effective.

Place a UV flashlight in the prepared trap and set the trap in the place where the flies fly most often. Insects attracted by the light will land on the surface of the jar and stick to its surface.

How to increase the effectiveness of traps

The probability of the rapid disappearance of flies will increase if traps are used different types. To catch more flies, it is better to make several traps and place them in different places in the apartment (or garden).

Important: flies should not be able to intercept a piece of food outside the trap. The effect will be much greater if the fly bait food is the only one available. Therefore, all food should be put away in cabinets and a refrigerator, and fruit droplets, if we are talking about a garden, should be taken out of the garden and buried.

Drosophila do not pose a direct danger to humans. But their presence in the house brings a lot of inconvenience. Many housewives are wondering "How to get rid of midges." This problem is of particular relevance in the warm season, when the season of fresh vegetables and fruits comes.

Differences between Drosophila and other midges

Midges are unpleasant neighbors that cause a lot of inconvenience to humans

Drosophila belongs to the category of Diptera fruit flies. The number of their varieties reaches 2000. The size is 1-3 mm. The insect has an oval body of dark yellow or brown color, 6-8 legs and 2 wings.

Sometimes there are orange and black midges, but this is a rather rare occurrence.

Drosophila differ from other varieties of midges in habitat, degree of danger, reproduction rate and gastronomic preferences. These insects are the most harmless to humans. But their presence causes some troubles:

1. They ruin food supplies. Moreover, it can be both a large warehouse and a small cellar. If fruit flies settle in large food stores, the products will become unusable, which will entail significant losses.
2. They cause no less harm in private cellars and basements, where bags of sugar, flour, boxes of potatoes or tomatoes are stored. Drosophila can damage fruits that have not yet been harvested.
3. Neighborhood with these midges cannot be called pleasant. They can fly into the eyes, nose, mouth, and also contaminate curtains and wallpaper.

Reasons for appearing in the apartment

Drosophila spread rapidly. The female lays about 20 eggs at a time. They are born in the early morning. Therefore, when you wake up, you can find a lot of fruit flies in the apartment, which were not there yesterday.

Important! Insects are able to reproduce already eight hours after birth, the larva turns into an adult in 8-10 days.

They enter the apartment in different ways.

1. Fruit flies lay their eggs in the skins of fruits and vegetables that we bring into the house. Midges choose soft fruits, the peel of which they can bite through. Distinguishing damaged fruit is an almost impossible task.
2. Insects also start in the trash can.
3. Another way for midges to enter houses is open entrance doors and open windows. Drosophila attracts the smell of fruits. Insects can take up residence even if you use cherry, lemon or orange scented air freshener.

Larvae can be seen only at an early stage of formation, when the midge has just laid its eggs. During this period, their size reaches only 0.5 mm. The larvae are identified by white color. Further, they take on the color of the fruit, so we cannot identify them when buying fruits or vegetables.

Midges can enter the house through open windows and doors, as well as fruits and vegetables brought into the apartment.

How to get rid of fruit flies

There are many ways to eliminate insects. You can find special devices for sale or make them yourself.

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To combat Drosophila use:

• traps;
• sprays;
• repellents;
• zappers.

Traps

Among the traps are the following models:

• BEAPCO 6-Pack Drop-Ins Fruit Traps;
• Victor M380 Fly Maqnet 1-Quart Reusable Trap With Bait;
• Fly Web Fly Trap;
• TERRO Fruit Fly Trap T2500.

1. The duration of the first device is one month. The kit includes six traps and a liquid, non-toxic chemical. One set of BEAPCO 6-Pack Drop-Ins Fruit Traps will last for six months. The chemical can be replaced with apple or wine vinegar. The trap works in the following way. An insect flies in through a special hole and cannot get back out. The midges do not die from the poison, they are simply trapped. BEAPCO 6-Pack Drop-Ins Fruit Traps are compact in size. This allows you to place traps throughout the apartment.

BEAPCO 6-Pack Drop-Ins Fruit Traps are compact

2. The Victor M380 Fly Magnet 1-Quart Reusable Trap With Bait comes in white and black. It also includes a chemical non-poisonous liquid. Drosophila fly into the lid of the device and remain inside. This trap has some advantage over other models, it can be used repeatedly. The device just needs to be rinsed with water. The model is designed to fight fruit flies, bees and wasps will not be able to fly into it.

Victor M380 Fly Magnet 1-Quart Reusable Trap With Bait

3. Fly Web Fly Trap attracts fruit flies with ultraviolet light. The trap has a built-in double 9W light bulb. The midges fly to the radiation and get on the adhesive tape, which must be changed as it is used. The advantage of the model is the absence of chemicals and odors. The device requires power to function.

The device is exposed to ultraviolet light

4. The action of TERRO Fruit Fly Trap T2500 is aimed specifically at fruit flies. Other insects will not fall into this trap. It is made in the shape of an apple and has a characteristic smell. The duration of operation is 30 days.

Flavored trap

Zappers

Zappers act on midges with electricity, as a result of which insects die. We recommend the following devices:

• Electronic Indoor Insect Killer Zapper-15.5 Inch is a fairly effective zapper, however, it should be borne in mind that this is a bulky device that consumes a significant amount of electricity, so for small apartments such a model will not be very convenient;
• The Executioner Fly Swat Wasp Buq Mosquito Swatter Zapper is small in size, but its effect only applies to midges that fly close to it. To get a result from this device, you need to direct the fruit flies in its direction. The power source is batteries, that model does not depend on the mains;
• Rechargeable Electric Insect Bug Bat Wasp Mosquito Zapper Swatter Racket anti mosquito killer Electric Mosquito Swatter.

Zappers have greater efficiency compared to other anti-fly devices

Repellents

Among the repellents, you should pay attention to the Hot Shot 5580 No Pest Strip model. It is a strip small size impregnated with chemicals. The repellent is in a special container. It is hung in a room that needs to be cleared of midges. Poisonous vapors begin to emanate from the tape, as a result of which the insects leave the apartment. A person does not feel this effect. But you need to ventilate the room.

Repellents act chemically

Spray

Sprays will help get rid of midges and destroy their larvae. Garden Safe Insecticidal Soap Insect Killer 24-Ounce Ready To Use Spray 10424X is designed to treat indoor plants. When the product gets on midges or eggs, they die. This effect is provided by fatty vegetable acids, which are part of the spray. It does not apply to humans.

Spray - safe remedy, but less effective against fruit flies

Other means

1. If fruit flies are localized in the sewer or sink, Invade Bio Drain Gel-1 qt will be required to eliminate them. The drug is available in the form of a gel, does not contain aggressive chemical elements. Has a pleasant smell. It dissolves organic matter in pipes, destroys insects and larvae. If the spray is poured into a spray bottle, it can be used as a sprayer.
2. Insects can harm not only fruits, but also houseplants. They lay their eggs in the ground, and the larvae feed on the root system. As a result, the plant dries up and dies. Grom-2, which is available in powder form, will help to cope with such a problem. But first, separate the diseased plant from healthy flower. Then sprinkle the powder into the soil. Work with gloves and a mask. The room after the procedure must be ventilated.

Folk methods

You can make a device for combating midges on your own. There are several options for traps:

1. One of the delicacies that fruit flies are very fond of is bananas. Remove the peel from them and place it in a plastic bottle or plastic bag. Then poke holes with a toothpick. Place the trap close to where the insects are. Within 1-2 days, a significant part of midges will fall into it. They will not fly out of the trap.
2. You can fight insects with liquid. To do this, you need a regular deep plate. Pour juice, honey, syrup or Apple vinegar. Then put the peeled fruit without peel. Cover the plate with cling film on top. Just like in the first option, pierce holes. homemade device for the destruction of Drosophila is ready.
3. Another way to get the midges out is to make a trap in the shape of a cone. Find glass jar and put the rotten fruit in the middle. If there is no such fruit, you can use a piece of orange or banana. Roll a sheet of paper into a cone shape and insert it into the neck of the container. Insects will fly into the jar, but they will not be able to get out.
4. Drosophila can be smoked. Grind camphor, pour it into a pan and put on fire. When steam appears, carry the dishes through all the rooms. For humans, this procedure is harmless.
5. A vacuum cleaner will help eliminate midges. Treat insect habitats with it, shake the bag outside the house.
6. If you notice larvae on plants, water them twice a month with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. For this purpose, you can stick 3-4 matches into the soil with the sulfur side down.
7. Drosophila are mainly localized in the kitchen. Inspect food, remove rotting fruits and vegetables. Store undamaged fruits in the refrigerator or in the cellar.
8. Geranium will help scare away fruit flies. They do not tolerate the smell of this plant.
9. Similarly, insects react to garlic. If you can tolerate its smell, grind up a few cloves and put them in the kitchen. Remove after a few hours.
10. Peel an orange, wrap a clove stick in the peel. Place this remedy on the areas of insect localization.