Fruit flies are attracted to the smell of the vinegar, and will attempt to land on its surface. However, they're in for a surprise – since the dish soap breaks the surface tension of the vinegar, the fruit flies fall in and drown. read more
To make a vinegar trap for fruit flies, you'll need just a few things (you probably already have most of them in your home): a glass or cup. a plastic baggie large enough to fit over the glass. a rubber band. scissors. apple cider vinegar. read more