Easy and effective ways to get rid of fruit flies at home

Are you a cleanliness freak? If yes, then this piece of information will surely be useful for you, as it talks about the natural and DIY tips and tricks to get rid of those buzzy and pesky flies that often get stuck to fruits and foods and are harmful for the human body. Try these simple and effective hacks that will help you get rid of those flies forever. (Image: istock)

The way vinegar helps keep flies away, similarly, old wine or beer can be used to keep them away. All you need to do is, keep the bottle open near fruits and flies will go away. You can also use stale beer for the purpose. (Image: istock)

Make a solution of vinegar and dish soap and leave it uncovered near the fruits basket. According to experts, soap cuts the surface tension of vinegar and flies sink in it. (Image: istock)

To make this, you have to put a little vinegar, and some ripe fruits in a glass jar. Next, add a paper cone on top with a narrow opening at the end. This works magical to keep flies away from fruits. (Image: istock)

Add a small portion of apple cider vinegar into a glass jar and cover it with plastic wrap. Now, make a few holes using a toothpick, for the fruit flies to enter. This is very effective to keep flies away from the kitchen. (Image: istock)

In the kitchen area, where you keep the garbage box, make sure to light a camphor daily. The strong aroma of camphor and chemicals will help keep the flies away. (Image: istock)

Once the flies vanish, make sure that you keep the food storage area clean and dry. Don't leave food open and make sure that the garbage box is cleaned regularly and there are no spills inside it. (Image: istock)