Fruit Fly
Drosophila melanogaster
Identification
Fruit flies are tiny (3mm) tan flies with red eyes that swarm around ripe or rotting fruit, drains, and garbage. They reproduce incredibly fast — a single female can lay 500 eggs.
Treatment Cost
$100 - $200
Urgency Level
Low
Commonly Found In
Kitchens, near fruit, drains, garbage cans, compost
Recommended Treatment
Remove all ripe fruit, clean drains with enzymatic cleaner, use apple cider vinegar traps. Professional drain treatment for severe cases.
Prevention Tips
Store fruit in fridge, clean drains weekly, take out garbage daily, wipe down counters, rinse recyclables.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I identify a fruit fly?
Fruit flies are tiny (3mm) tan flies with red eyes that swarm around ripe or rotting fruit, drains, and garbage. They reproduce incredibly fast — a single female can lay 500 eggs.
How do I get rid of fruit flys?
Remove all ripe fruit, clean drains with enzymatic cleaner, use apple cider vinegar traps. Professional drain treatment for severe cases.
How can I prevent fruit flys?
Store fruit in fridge, clean drains weekly, take out garbage daily, wipe down counters, rinse recyclables.
How much does fruit fly treatment cost?
The average cost of professional fruit fly treatment ranges from $100 to $200 in Quebec, Canada.
Where are fruit flys commonly found?
Kitchens, near fruit, drains, garbage cans, compost