Whenever fruit flies invade my kitchen, I think of my grandmother (stay with me here). My grandmother grew up during the Great Depression, and she was frugal to a fault. There are plenty of things she ...

I used four classic DIY methods to trap (and kill!) fruit flies. Three involve Mason jars with different tops, and one is the super low-lift method of leaving the dregs of wine in a wine bottle out ...

This reusable fly trap attracts a broad range of common flies, including house, barn and bottle. It’s also really easy to set up. Simply add the pre-mixed bait—consisting of non-toxic, dehydrated food ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. Fresh fruits and vegetables residing in bowls on the counter are appealing ...

You never see fruit flies in grocery stores. You don’t see them in the grocery bags on the way home. But as soon as your room ...

The flypocalypse is upon us: Where there’s one, there’s soon to be a hundred. And even though they aren’t feasting on you like mosquitos tend to, they can crowd you out at barbecues and picnics and ...

Over the past few years, I’ve learned to always keep indoor fly traps on hand. The seasonal infestation is inevitable. It always starts out slow: One day, I notice a couple of fruit flies buzzing ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Venus fly trap (Dionaea muscipula) captivates with its clever ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. They’re the poster species for carnivorous plants and stuff of ...