Fruit flies are a common concern for many homeowners. These tiny critters come out in the summertime and tend to hang out in the kitchen. They can make their way into your home through cracks around your windows and doors or attach themselves to the fruits and vegetables you purchase from the grocery store. Luckily, you can take several steps to prevent fruit flies and avoid calling an exterminator. 

3 Tips for Preventing Fruit Flies in Your Kitchen

1. Store Fruit in the Refrigerator

Naturally, fruit flies are fans of fruit. It’s a good idea to keep your apples and other fruit in the refrigerator, so these pests can’t get to them. If you want to keep your fruit on the countertop, so they can ripen, remember to wash and cover them with plastic. 

2. Maintain a Clean Kitchen

If you keep the kitchen clean, you will be less likely to call an exterminator for a fruit fly invasion. These pests won’t have anything to eat and die off faster. Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink and clean crumbs and liquid spills off of the countertops as soon as possible. Clean the drain in your kitchen sink with apple cider vinegar every few days to clear away bits of rotten fruits and vegetables.

3. Take Out the Garbage Frequently

Don’t wait until the garbage is overflowing to take it out. If you have food items in the trash can, it will attract fruit flies to your kitchen and require you to call an exterminator. Ideally, you should take out the garbage at least once every few days.

If you have fruit flies in your home, trust the professionals at Arab Termite and Pest Control of Cincinnati in Hamilton County, OH. The locally owned and operated company has been in business since 1929 and can provide everything from fruit fly and rodent removal to termite extermination. They take safety seriously when performing every job and avoid using harmful chemicals. After they complete an extermination, they will suggest ways to prevent future pests from invading your home. To speak with an exterminator, call (513) 385-3430, or visit their website for more information about their services.