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UK Homes Warned: These Surprising Household Items Could Be Attracting Fruit Flies

Lucy ContrinoBy Lucy Contrino05/07/20252 Mins Read
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Home expert reveals the lesser-known culprits behind summer infestations – and how to stop them fast

As the UK heads into warmer weeks and temperatures as hot as northern africa, households are being urged to check their kitchens for unexpected fruit fly hotspots – and it’s not just the fruit bowl causing problems.

According to Neil McKenzie, home expert at Halton Stairlifts, items as ordinary as left open tomato ketchup, dirty dishcloths, and even sink strainers can become breeding grounds for fruit flies if left unchecked.

“Most people think fruit flies only swarm around overripe bananas, but they’ll actually gravitate to anything sweet, fermented, or damp,” explains Neil.
“Open ketchup bottles, unwashed wine glasses, mop buckets, and even the remnants of food in your bin can all attract them. It only takes one or two flies for an infestation to spiral.”

Common fruit fly culprits in UK homes:

  • Tomato ketchup
  • Half-empty wine glasses
  • Overripe fruit and veg
  • Recycling left unrinsed
  • Sink strainers and plugholes
  • Damp tea towels or mop heads
  • Food residue in compost caddies

How to get rid of fruit flies fast:

  • Wipe up spills immediately, especially sugary or alcoholic liquids
  • Store fruit and veg in the fridge or sealed containers
  • Rinse empty bottles and cans before recycling
  • Empty food bins daily during hot weather
  • Flush boiling water down your drains weekly

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“Fruit flies can lay hundreds of eggs at a time, often in hard-to-spot places like the rim of your bin or the base of your sink,” Neil adds. “The key is to keep surfaces clean, bins sealed, and moisture under control – especially in summer.”

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