How to Get Rid of Small Flies in the House
This is the boring part, but it’s the one that matters. Store all fruit in the fridge. I know, I know—bananas look sad in the fridge. But a sad banana is better than a kitchen that looks like a sci-fi movie. Also, rinse your cans and bottles before recycling. The residue from soda or beer is like a five-star restaurant for flies.
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And here’s the real kicker: clean your garbage disposal every week. Run the disposal with ice cubes and lemon peels, then pour a mix of baking soda and vinegar down the drain. Let it fizz, then flush with hot water. Your drain will smell like a spa, and the flies will have no place to breed.
What about those tiny flies in your houseplants?
Oh, those are a different breed—fungus gnats. They love moist soil. Let the top two inches of your plant’s soil dry out completely between waterings. You can also cover the soil with a layer of sand or pebbles. They can’t dig through that. And no, they don’t bite humans, but they will fly up your nose while you’re watering your ficus. Trust me, that’s a bad Tuesday.