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Tricks for Getting Rid of Fruit Flies in the Bathroom

Posted On Wednesday, 09 March 2022 21:01
Tricks for Getting Rid of Fruit Flies in the Bathroom

Fruit flies flying around your bathroom can be quite a nuisance. A fly infestation should not be taken lightly, as flies can spread diseases and make your life miserable unless they are completely eliminated.

Flies can contaminate virtually any part of your home, and they also reproduce at an exponential rate. Hence, if you are currently dealing with a fruit fly infestation in your bathroom or other parts of your home, for that matter, then we are here to help.

Below are some quick and easy tricks that you can use to get rid of fruit flies in the bathroom.

What’s the Deal With the Fruit Flies in the Bathroom?

You need to eliminate any incentive for the fruit flies to be in your bathroom in the first place. By getting rid of that allure, you will keep them at bay. You may have some debris in your shower drain or even your sink that may be attracting them.

Clean your shower drain and sink on a routine basis, and you may never have to deal with fruit flies in the future. Fruit flies are also drawn to wet and warm environments, such as bathrooms. 

Try to keep your bathroom dry and cool whenever possible to prevent pests from targeting your bathroom. A good way to do this is to turn the fan on after a hot shower and consider opening the window on cool, dry days.

What is the Best Way to Get Rid of Fruit Flies?

You need to make your bathroom as inhospitable as possible to ward off fruit flies and other pests, for that matter. Wet mops, dresses, and clothes should be dried thoroughly before you place them in your bathroom.

If there are any leaks on the roof, walls, pipes, appliances, and bathroom fixtures, they should be repaired as soon as possible. Any standing water you notice in your bathroom should also be wiped off sooner rather than later.

The amount of humidity and moisture in your bathroom can be controlled rather effectively by taking advantage of your vent and ceiling fan.

Make a Fruit Fly Trap

You can make a homemade fruit fly trap in mere minutes. Begin by amalgamating three teaspoons of water and apple cider vinegar in a small disposable cup or container. Add a few drops of liquid detergent to the mix.

Take some plastic wrap and conceal your disposal container with it. Use a rubber band to fasten it, and then punch three holes in the wrap with a ballpoint pen. 

The goal is to make the holes large enough for the flies to enter through but small enough not to leave the cup. Keep the cup in your washroom, in either your bathtub or bathroom sink. Check after a few days to see if any flies fell for your trap.

Hire Professionals for Drain Cleaning

Fruit flies may be drawn to debris and residue that have become lodges inside your bathroom pipes. You can usually get rid of trash and residue by using a drain snack that you can pick up at a local hardware store or supermarket. You can order one online as well for roughly $10.

Some people may also use chemical pipe cleaning agents to get rid of accumulated debris and gunk. However, chemical cleaning products may be quite toxic and abrasive. They may get rid of the waste, but they may also damage your pipes.

As such, we would suggest that you call a licensed and bonded plumber in your area that has a proven track record of success in cleaning your bathroom drains.

A certified plumber has the know-how and expertise needed to professionally clean your pipes and also make any necessary repairs and replacements if needed.

A damaged pipe can burst and cause substantial water damage if you are not careful, so routine inspections of all of the lines in your home are strongly recommended, especially during the winter.

A certified plumber will drain all of your pipes in a careful but thorough manner and will also eliminate all of the fruit flies from your drainage and toilet pipes as well.

Eliminate the Threat

Fruit flies can be an annoying and serious threat depending on the extent of the infestation. When cleaning your home, ensure no food residue is left behind. Check the tight corners and areas meticulously before moving on to the next room.

Fruit flies may also lay eggs in your bathroom and kitchen drains, so try to go above and beyond the call of duty to keep your home as hygienic as humanly possible to prevent them from returning.

A plumber should also be called in so that they can inspect your home and clean your pipes using the latest technology in the industry.

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