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It seems like every time the weather changes, we get a new batch of fruit flies swarming around. Or every time we score some good fruit. Or have some sourdough proofing on the counter overnight. The flies come out of the woodwork to just be near it.

We’ve tried out different kinds of fruit fly catchers to various rates of success. But my mom taught us a new little trick, and so far, it really does work: Fill a small cup with some apple cider vinegar, then add a drop of dish soap. Swirl it around a bit, and that’s it. Leave it on the counter. The flies are attracted by the vinegar, but can’t escape the soap. We left a cup out last night, and we’ve already caught a handful of them.

Do you have any tricks for keeping the pests away?

(illustration from here)