Overview
- Coverage on Wednesday reinforced that kitchen drains and wet sponges are common breeding sites for fruit flies and their larvae.
- Fruit flies are drawn to fermenting fruit, food scraps and moist warm spots, and tiny eggs on purchased produce can hatch later in the home.
- Immediate DIY remedies that reduce adult counts and kill larvae include apple‑cider vinegar traps with dish soap, pouring boiling water down drains, and a baking soda then vinegar flush.
- Longer‑term control depends on hygiene: store or refrigerate fruit, seal open drinks, empty food and compost bins often, clean drains and replace sponges, and use window screens where needed.
- Because warm summer temperatures speed reproduction, regular cleaning and quick removal of overripe produce will cut repeat infestations and reduce time spent on pest fixes.