Fruit flies can be a nuisance, especially around bananas. Follow these easy tips to keep them at bay:
- Store Bananas Properly: Keep bananas in a cool area, away from other fruits, to slow ripening and deter fruit flies.
- Use Vinegar Traps: Place a bowl with apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap near bananas. The scent attracts fruit flies, and the soap traps them.
- Cover Your Bananas: Use a mesh produce bag or a plastic cover to keep fruit flies from reaching your bananas.
- Clean Up Spills: Immediately clean any fruit juice or peel spills to avoid attracting fruit flies.
- Freeze Overripe Bananas: If bananas are overripe and you can’t eat them immediately, freeze them for later use to prevent fruit flies.