An Entomologist Told Us the Fastest Way to Get Rid of Fruit Flies. Here's What to Do

Fruit flies spread quickly in kitchens because they breed in ripe produce, sugary liquids, trash, recycling, and other damp spots.

The best prevention is to remove food sources: clean often, keep surfaces dry, cover or wash containers, and discard food waste promptly.

Refrigerate produce when possible and store food securely to reduce places where flies can lay eggs.

Vinegar and dish soap traps can help catch and slow an infestation, but eliminating breeding sites is the key fix.