pizzapuffer
Active Member
i actually do this from time to time because i buy shit fruit from shitmart and the flies come with it. one thing i learned though is you actually dont need dishsoap and imo, wine works better because the smell is stronger. seems like stronger wine like 10-14% alochol works better but i havent tested it much as far as alc%. i know i tried boonesfarm once and it seemed like they got buzzed and laughed at me. also don't fill it with too much liquid or use too small of a dish. a taller more narrow cup works better. this way they fall in much easier, have trouble getting out, and drone.To get rid of pesky fruit flies , take a small glass fill it 1/2″ with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish washing liquid , mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and probably dead.
another trick i read that is supposedly even better. take an empty 2 liter. cut the upper part off. like the top part where the diameter is biggest. flip that top part you cut upside down and place in the bottle so its like a funnel in the center. tape around the edges. pour in your wine. they will have a bitch of a time getting out once they go in.
the best part about the wine is you can get nice and buzzed in the process. just dont drink too much, you will want to save some in case your trap needs to be changed. if you have enough of the flies around it can take a few days. i prefer a fresh batch for them every day. also be sure to clean up any droplets in the funnel and any, anywhere else you may have spilled. you dont want them sucking on the droplets and not going inside the trap.