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A Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), a carnivorous plant that traps small insectsImagePersonCC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons
A betta fish in an aquarium; tanks and pet bowls can attract fruit fliesDenise ChanCC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A betta fish; flightless fruit flies are bred as live food for fish like thisDaniella VereekenCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A bottle of Clorox household chlorine bleachVox Efx from Baltimore, United StatesCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A bottle of essential oil beside fresh herbs; scents such as eucalyptus, peppermint and lemongrass are used to repel fruit fliesformulatehealthCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A bottle of hydrogen peroxide, a common household disinfectantAlex KhimichPublic domainWikimedia Commons
A bouquet of cut flowers in a vase on a table, whose sugary water can breed fruit fliesShixart1985CC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A bowl of fresh fruit on a counter, a prime attractant for fruit fliesIwona Łach ywkaCC0Wikimedia Commons
A clean kitchen countertop; wiping up spills and crumbs removes the food sources that draw fruit flies indoorsRickson93CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
A clean, tidy office desk with a computer in a bright workspaceRoman Bozhko romanbozhkoCC0Wikimedia Commons
A clean, uncluttered kitchen countertop, reflecting the tidy habits that help keep fruit flies awayRickson93CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
A closed kitchen pedal trash bin, which should be emptied regularly to prevent fruit fly infestationsDrThneedCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
A common house fly (Musca domestica) resting on a surface, noticeably larger than a fruit flyUSDAgovCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A corked carafe and glass of orange juice on a table, drinks kept covered to keep fruit flies outShixart1985CC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A dark-winged fungus gnat, often mistaken for a fruit flyKatja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USACC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A drip coffee maker on a kitchen counter, where residue can attract fruit fliesInfrogmation of New OrleansCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
A fruit bowl with ripe fruit, a common fruit fly breeding siteForest and Kim StarrCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A glass of red wine, an attractive bait for a homemade fruit fly trapPaolo NeoPublic domainWikimedia Commons
A glass of red wine, whose fermented aroma strongly attracts fruit fliesSam HowzitCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A home pantry with food stored in sealed jars and containers, which keeps stored produce and grains from attracting fruit fliesShixart1985CC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A jar used to build an apple cider vinegar fruit fly trapDwight BurdetteCC BY 3.0Wikimedia Commons
A kitchen countertop compost bin holding food scraps, a prime fruit fly breeding siteMissvainCC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons
A kitchen sink drain where fruit flies and drain flies can breedStilfehlerCC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons
A lemon studded with whole cloves, a natural scent-based deterrent whose aroma fruit flies dislikeTarasna0922CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
A male spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) showing the dark spot on each wing tipMartin Cooper from Ipswich, UKCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A modern cordless vacuum cleaner; its suction is a quick way to catch resting fruit flies off walls and surfacesShixart1985CC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A moth fly (drain fly), a fuzzy look-alike of the fruit flySanjay AcharyaCC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons
A pile of white baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), used to clean and deodorize drainsThavoxPublic domainWikimedia Commons
A pile of white diatomaceous earth powder, a natural insect-control dustSprocketRocketCC0Wikimedia Commons
A potted houseplant whose damp soil can breed fungus gnatsJeremyida002CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
A scuttle (phorid) fly, a humpbacked fruit fly look-alikeKatja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USACC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A small glass bowl of apple cider vinegar, a classic bait for luring fruit fliesVeganbaking.net from USACC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons
A stainless steel commercial restaurant kitchen, where fruit flies can breed around food prep and waste areasMarkBuckawickiCC0Wikimedia Commons
A sunny Mediterranean terrace overlooking the sea in a warm climatecontact1435CC0Wikimedia Commons
A tidy, well-made bedroom with clean surfaces to help keep fruit flies awayChris OlszewskiCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
A yellow and green kitchen scrub sponge, which stays damp and can attract fruit fliesJiří SedláčekCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
A yellow sticky trap covered with small flying insectsrupp.deCC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons
An adult fruit fly, Drosophila melanogasterAlexisCC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons
An electric fly swatter racket used to zap flying insects on contactChris Hsia from United StatesCC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons
An electric ultraviolet light fly killer that attracts and zaps flying insectsCrep171166CC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
An empty clear glass jar used as the base for a plastic-wrap fruit fly trapAlabama ExtensionCC0Wikimedia Commons
An empty clear plastic PET drink bottle, the base for a homemade funnel fruit fly trapEchendu TracyCC0Wikimedia Commons
An extremely overripe, spotted banana that lures fruit flies as baitPark taehoCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
An indoor potted houseplant; damp potting soil is a common breeding site for fungus gnats often mistaken for fruit fliesWcedmistenCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
An open refrigerator stocked with food; chilling ripe fruit and produce slows fermentation and keeps fruit flies from gatheringW.carterCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
An open window fitted with an insect screen mesh, which helps keep fruit flies from enteringManiagoPublic domainWikimedia Commons
Bright living and dining area of a holiday rental apartmentHacienda La JacarandaCC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons
Close-up of a fruit fly's proboscis mouthpartSanjay AcharyaCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
Close-up of a sink plughole and drain, where organic gunk builds up and lets drain-dwelling flies breedEvans1551 at English WikipediaPublic domainWikimedia Commons
Close-up of an adult fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) with red eyesHannah DavisCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
Empty bottles and cans in a recycling bin, a common source of fruit fliesThe original uploader was J.smith at English Wikipedia.CC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons
Food scraps and waste that attract fruit fliesPhilip CohenCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
Fruit and produce stored in a refrigeratorUSDAgovPublic domainWikimedia Commons
Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) on a banana peelrjp/zimpenfishCC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons
Fruit fly larvae, the maggot stage of the life cycleMario MetzlerCC BY 2.5Wikimedia Commons
Fruit fly seen under a microscope showing red eyes and bodyTalita OliveiraCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
Interior cockpit of a modern car showing the dashboard, steering wheel and front seatsAcabashiCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
Interior of a camper van motorhome showing the living and cooking areaWikifordCC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons
Neem tree (Azadirachta indica) leaves and fruit, the source of natural neem oilKevinsooryanCC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons
Overripe, brown-spotted bananas on a kitchen counter, a classic fruit fly attractantMeltdown reverterCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
Ripe and overripe fruit in a bowl attracts fruit fliesForest and Kim StarrCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
Ripe red tomatoes, a soft-skinned fruit that draws fruit flies when left on the counterMhmd.abdrzgCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
Storing fruit and food in the refrigerator to prevent fruit fliesUSDAgovPublic domainWikimedia Commons
The kitchen of a modern apartment, a common setting for fruit fly problems in shared buildingsChris OlszewskiCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
Two bottles of liquid dish soap; a few drops added to a water trap break the surface tension so fruit flies sinkKai HendryCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons
Windfall apples rotting on the ground beneath a tree, a garden fruit fly breeding groundcitytransportinfoCC0Wikimedia Commons