Genevieve Levy has shared a viral fruit fly trap that uses four common household ingredients to dramatically reduce the number of fruit flies in the kitchen. The method, which has racked up 1.4 million views online, offers a simple solution for a persistent summer problem.
The Four-Ingredient Solution
Levy's trap requires washing-up liquid, sugar or honey, vinegar, and water. She combines these in a bowl, then covers the top with cling film and pokes holes large enough for flies to enter but too small to escape. She places the bowl near areas where fruit flies gather, such as next to fruit juices on the kitchen worktop.
Levy notes that while "nothing is 100%" foolproof, the technique "dramatically reduced" the number of flies in her home. She also recommends pouring boiling water down the kitchen sink, a common breeding ground for fruit fly eggs.
Viewer Reactions and Additional Tips
In the comments, one viewer called Levy a "lifesaver," saying they had been "struggling for days" and couldn't use sprays due to allergies. Another viewer noted that the trick works without cling film, as the washing-up liquid traps flies and prevents them from flying away. A further tip suggested placing corks under fruit in a fruit bowl to absorb moisture and deter flies.
Levy's method has inspired many readers to try it immediately, with one viewer enthusiastically replying they were going to "do this now."
