Do you have fruit flies you want to get rid of? A fruit fly is a small flying insect about 1/8 inch in length with red eyes. Fruit flies are tiny little flies that are drawn to fermenting fruit and vegetables in the kitchen. The best way to get rid of them in your kitchen is to eliminate their breeding grounds. The essential element in how to get rid of fruit flies is to locate and eliminate their breeding sources. Although there are several sprays and traps used to kill flies in a home, restaurant or other building, the infestation cannot be completely eradicated without eliminating its source.

Inspecting for fruit flies. When searching for fruit fly breeding sources, remember that the larvae need moist decaying organic matter to survive. The most obvious place to look for these sources is where fruits or vegetables are stored near refrigerators or coolers in the kitchen. Other areas to inspect include recycling bins, garbage cans that are rarely cleaned or used and under and behind large appliances. Be sure to check sink and other drains.