Fruit Fly Control

Fruit flies feed on rotten or fermenting fruits, vegetables, and other organic material, which is why they are commonly found in the kitchen. A combination of preventative measures and fruit fly control products will control an infestation, removing these nuisance pests from the home.

1-24 of 85
GreenWay Fruit Fly Trap Quick View
3.5 out of 5 stars (19)
$13.14
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
Protect your fruits, vegetables, and more with GreenWay Fruit Fly Traps. A Non-Toxic, Ready-To-Use, Long-Lasting, and Child & Pet Safe.
Natural Catch Plus Fruit Fly Trap Quick View
4 out of 5 stars (51)
$10.92
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
The no-fuss, no-mess method of trapping and getting rid of pesky fruit flies for good.
Gentrol IGR Concentrate Quick View
4.5 out of 5 stars (201)
$69.38
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional insect growth regulator for commercial and residential use for roaches, stored product insects and others.
4.5 out of 5 stars (67)
$24.32
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
Aerosol containing IGR (Insect growth regulator) that disrupts pest development, preventing current and future infestations.
4 out of 5 stars (86)
$44.31
Free Shipping!
Fly light designed for indoor use. Compact size plugs directly into a standard electrical outlet.
4 out of 5 stars (53)
$20.98
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional aerosol insecticide fogger that kills fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, roaches, and others for commercial and residential applications of 5,000 cubic ft. per can.
3 out of 5 stars (44)
$11.53
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
Catch, kill and monitor fruit flies in kitchen areas.
4.5 out of 5 stars (68)
$23.50
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
Eliminate nasty drain odors, sugar snakes, and scum at the source with InVade Bio Drain.
4.5 out of 5 stars (113)
$36.22
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional insecticide that provides extra-fast knockdown and kill of insects for commercial and residential indoor and outdoor areas.
3 out of 5 stars (2)
$14.28
Free Shipping!
Invite Fruit Fly Lure
3.5 out of 5 stars (11)
$40.70
Free Shipping!
Glueboards for monitoring fruit fly infestations. Board can be configured for multiple situations.
$17.68
Free Shipping!
Apple shape fruit fly trap that uses non-toxic, natural attractants to capture fruit flies.
1 out of 5 stars (1)
$58.55
Free Shipping!
Invite fruit fly traps that will trap fruit flies and phorid flies.
2 out of 5 stars (7)
$20.21
Free Shipping!
A 16 oz. liquid bait that is designed to lure small flies, fruit flies, drain flies, phorid flies, European hornets and yellow jackets.
4.5 out of 5 stars (1093)
$52.98
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional insecticide and best selling insecticide for indoor & outdoor, commercial & residential to turf & landscape ornamental plants.
5 out of 5 stars (724)
$52.98
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional insecticide that controls insects in commercial and residential, areas both indoors and outdoors.
18%
Off
Talstar P Professional Insecticide Quick View
4.5 out of 5 stars (3050)
On Sale!
$38.98
Was: $47.37
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional insecticide with residual control for termites and 75 other insects for commercial & residential indoor & outdoor areas.
4.5 out of 5 stars (280)
$75.68
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional insecticide with contact and residual kill of insects for commercial and residential indoor and outdoor areas including ornamental plants.
4.5 out of 5 stars (165)
$63.60
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional insecticide concentrate featuring a proprietary polymer layer that protects the active ingredient from weather, irrigation and mechanical abrasion and will last up to 90 days outdoors.
4.5 out of 5 stars (62)
$138.00
Free Shipping!
A professional water-based ULV fogging insecticide with 5% pyrethrins for commercial and outdoor applications.
4.5 out of 5 stars (184)
On Sale!
$67.15
Was: $72.98
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional insecticide that provides contact and residual control of insects for commercial & residential indoor & outdoor areas including landscaping and turf-grass.
4.5 out of 5 stars (100)
$56.98
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) insecticide for commercial & residential indoor & outdoor applications.
4 out of 5 stars (166)
On Sale!
$64.98
Was: $69.98
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional insecticide with residual control of over 200 insects for commercial & residential indoor & outdoor applications including lawns and landscaping.
4.5 out of 5 stars (33)
$12.98
Free Shipping!
Multiple sizes available
A professional water dispersable granular insecticide that is a contact kill for flying and crawling insects for commercial and residential indoor and outdoor applications.

How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies In Two Simple Steps

Getting rid of fruit flies doesn’t have to be difficult, and in fact there are a few easy steps you can follow that will ensure that you kitchen is free of these bugs in no time. These steps for how to kill fruit flies are listed in the order they should be performed to maximize their effectiveness.

1.    Clean Up

This is the most important step because the insects are naturally drawn to overripe, rotting, or spoiled produce. Therefore, merely throwing out such items or storing them in the refrigerator or sealed containers will lead to a drastic decline in the number of fruit flies, even without any further action on your part. Here are some simple steps to take:

  • Eat, discard, or refrigerate any ripe produce. 
  • If there is a cracked or broken area of a fruit (with flies present) cut off and throw away that piece. 
  • Clean up any spills from cooking or eating immediately.
  • Regularly rinse out garbage cans and recycling bins.
  • Rinse any cans or bottles before putting them in your recycling bin.
  • If canning or making your own beer or wine, always use very tight seals.
  • Make sure all screens are free of rips or tears.

Fruit flies are perhaps the pest that is most tied to the original source of its infestation; that is to say, once the food or trash is gone there is often nothing in the house that will entice the fruit flies to stay. Don’t just place the produce in the garbage, but remove it from your home completely so the flies don’t stick around. In addition, taking away the original source of food will starve out any succeeding generations of eggs that may have been laid. 

2.    Use A Fruit Fly Trap Or Spray

There are several different products you can use to get rid of fruit flies. Because they are flying insects, one of the best ways to kill fruit flies in your house is to use a fruit fly trap. Generally speaking, these are glue-based products that have either a pheromone or a sweet smelling attractant. This will cause the fruit flies to land on the surface of the trap, believing that they have found a meal; however, the sticky substance will not allow them to escape once they have landed. Should the traps become full, they can be easily disposed of and replaced until the fruit fly infestation is under control. 

 

Besides fruit fly traps, there are also many different fruit fly sprays that will aid you in killing them. Most of them are based on the same active ingredients, such as pyrethroids, that are used to kill larger pests, so you can rest assured knowing that they will have the power needed to knock down any size fruit fly infestation.

Pictures of Fruit Flies

Here are some Fruit Fly Pictures to help you identify them.


Image courtesy of Michigan State University


Image courtesy of Colorado Stat University


Image courtesy of the University of Wisconsin - Madison


Image courtesy of Cornell University


Image courtesy of Michigan State University

Can't find the product you are looking for? E-mail us and we'll get it for you!

We sell professional do it yourself pest control (diy), exterminator and extermination insecticide, pesticide, chemical and bug killer treatment products to spray, eliminate and exterminate pests.

Many of our products are not available in stores such as Home Depot, Walmart or Lowes.