Overview
- Reports describe swarms in kitchens across Britain this autumn, which is unusual for a pest more typical of summer.
- Entomologist Dr Luke Tilley links the spike to warm, humid conditions that accelerate breeding, with drains, compost caddies and fruit bowls cited as hotspots.
- Consumer advice highlights prevention by removing attractants: refrigerate or seal susceptible foods, wipe spills, rinse recycling, and clean pet bowls and bins to limit breeding and hygiene risks.
- A widely recommended DIY trap uses apple cider vinegar with a drop of washing‑up liquid to lure and capture adult flies.
- Cleaning influencer Ann Russell stresses eliminating the source of attraction and suggests pouring boiling water with soda crystals down sinks to tackle drain issues.