Easy DIY Fruit Fly & Gnat Trap

Banishes pesky bugs in hours—no toxic chemicals!

What You Need

1 small jar or cup (mason jar, yogurt cup, etc.)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (gnats LOVE it)
1 tsp sugar (boosts attraction)
2 drops dish soap (breaks surface tension)
Plastic wrap & rubber band (or a paper funnel)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Mix the Bait

Pour apple cider vinegar and sugar into the jar. Swirl to dissolve.
Add dish soap—this makes flies sink instead of escape.

2. Cover & Trap

Option 1: Plastic Wrap Method

Cover the jar mouth with plastic wrap, secure with a rubber band.
Poke 5-10 tiny holes (use a toothpick) so flies can enter but not leave.

Option 2: Paper Funnel Method

Roll a piece of paper into a cone with a small opening at the bottom.
Place it in the jar (tip pointing down). Flies fly in but can’t navigate out.

3. Place Strategically

Set near fruit bowls, trash cans, or houseplants.
Within 24 hours, you’ll see trapped flies!

Why This Works

🍎 Vinegar + Sugar mimics rotting fruit (their favorite snack).
🧼 Dish soap removes water tension, so flies drown instantly.
♻️ Non-toxic—safe for kitchens with kids/pets.

Pro Tips

🔥 For stubborn gnats: Add a slice of banana to the bait.
🌿 Plant fungus gnats? Use 1/2 inch of red wine instead of vinegar.
🔄 Refresh the trap every 3 days until pests are gone.

Works better than store-bought traps!

Need a vinegar-free version (like honey trap)? Ask me! 😊