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Small flies in the refrigerator can be a nuisance, but there are several steps you can take to get rid of them.
1. Clean the refrigerator thoroughly, removing all food and wiping down all surfaces with a mixture of water and vinegar.
2. Check for and dispose of any spoiled or rotting food that may be attracting the flies.
3. Seal any cracks or gaps in the refrigerator door or seals to prevent flies from entering.
4. Use fly traps or sticky fly paper to catch and eliminate any remaining flies.
5. Keep the refrigerator clean and free of food debris to prevent future infestations.
When you open your refrigerator door one afternoon, you observe a small group of tiny flies leave. While not as annoying as large horseflies or common house flies, fruit flies can still be bothersome, especially when they get trapped in your refrigerator with fresh food. Fruit flies are attracted to over-ripe, sweet-smelling food items and can be found near your fruit basket, inside your refrigerator, or even in sink drains. The best way to get rid of them is to eliminate the source of the fruit fly infestation and then trap the remaining flies.
How to Eliminate Small Flies in the Refrigerator
Step 1
Start by cleaning your refrigerator, pantry, and countertops. Dispose of any food that is not properly packaged in an airtight container. Check fruits and vegetables by squeezing and smelling them to determine if they are still edible. If you are unsure, throw them away.
Step 2
Remove sticky food residue from your refrigerator by scrubbing it with all-purpose cleaner and a damp cloth. Also, thoroughly clean your countertops and pantry shelves.
Step 3
Take an empty beer bottle, rinse it out, and pour cider vinegar into the bottom. Apply dish soap inside the neck and around the mouth of the bottle. The sweet vinegar will attract the flies into the bottle, and the sticky dish soap will trap them.
Step 4
Put the bottle inside your refrigerator in case any flies were hiding when you cleaned it. If the infestation is severe, place several more bottles throughout your kitchen, such as on top of your refrigerator or on the countertop.
Step 5
Remember to rinse out the bottles every few days. If the problem persists, refill them with fresh cider vinegar and add more dish soap.
