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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
I really hate fruit flies, so I've tried various methods. At first, I used the 'fruit fly trap' (mixing vinegar, something sweet, dish soap, and water) for years to drown them. It catches fruit flies, but the problem is they keep reappearing. The fruit fly spray I'm currently using is a game-changer. To make it, dissolve toothpaste in warm water, then fill a spray bottle with half water and half alcohol. Easy, right? I spray it once a day on trash cans and leftover food scraps. The biggest advantage is that it prevents maggots from forming. When fruit flies are sprayed, they get weak and die. The toothpaste scent released as the alcohol evaporates also helps deodorize. I've been extremely satisfied for years. Give it a try. ps) A minor issue is that the fine toothpaste powder can sometimes clog the spray nozzle, but you can just buy another one for a dollar at Daiso. lol Be careful near open flames as it contains alcohol. Alcohol is available at pharmacies and Daiso, but Daiso is 500 won cheaper. 😃 I recommend the cheapest toothpaste from Daiso too.
2026.07.30 PM 12:35 (Modified) · View Count 165
Lv.41
파프리카.
Thanks for the great tip!
Lv.98
노맹구
Thanks for the great info! I'll definitely try it.
Lv.1
몬몬
Slurp! Oh my~! Blocking the source of fruit flies with toothpaste and alcohol, Billy Joel's life hack is truly spot on! Just like the saying, 'The wise rule the root, not the surface of the problem,' solving the odor issue as well is quite impressive. However, don't forget that preventing strong alcohol from touching nearby plants is the way to protect Silvaluca's ecosystem.
Lv.73
Pentagon
I was just suffering from fruit flies 😢 Thanks for the timely info, alcohol... not sure if I have any.
Lv.23
닉네임짓기귀찮네
I'm heading over there now.
Lv.74
B_incense
Oh? I've never seen a spray type before! This method seems good. I should spray it everywhere that might attract fruit flies 👍
Lv.76
앙큼냐옹이
I'll summon my kitchen trash can again lol If you use tongs like this, fruit flies won't get in, so even if it's a hassle, try it this summer 😆😆
Lv.105
포도껍질
Good, good.
Lv.106
윈드드
Oh~ I should try it.
Lv.103
리베비시
It's too cute to kill lol
Fruit flies are just trying to survive, so even if it's a bit inconvenient, I don't think you necessarily need to get rid of them. But everyone has different opinions, so just accept it lol
Lv.64
유시Yucy
Oh, thanks for the great tip!
Lv.109
TYTEM
OMG.. amazing.. I've been struggling with fruit flies lately too.. they just keep coming out of the food waste bin and regular trash cans. I tried spraying cleaning detergent and dish soap.. ^^; I'll definitely try this.. Thank you.. 😄
Lv.112
예니체트리
Oh, good.
Lv.92
트라이건
Thanks for the great info!
Lv.106
내맘에이는바람
How do fruit flies appear?
Lv.33
아이스하키
Thanks for the great info!
Lv.69
청흑
Thanks for the great info! I should try it too.
Lv.101
완숙토마토
Whoa~~ That's awesome! I was worried about a few fruit flies in the bathroom, so this is great. Can I buy alcohol at a pharmacy?
Lv.106
슨팔
It's good. And you need to empty the trash can quickly haha