Tired of fruit flies invading your kitchen? Fruit flies are often attracted to ripe or decaying fruits and vegetables, as well as other fermenting organic materials. Once they find a food source, they can quickly multiply, becoming a nuisance. Here’s how to naturally eliminate these pesky insects using essential oils from The Mockingbird Apothecary.

Why Essential Oils?

Essential oils are not only aromatic but also possess insect-repellent properties that make them ideal for combating fruit flies. Here are some DIY recipes to keep your home fruit fly-free:

DIY Fruit Fly Trap

Ingredients:

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dish soap (Buy Dish Soap)
• 10 drops of lavender essential oil (Buy Lavender Essential Oil)
• 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil (Buy Eucalyptus Essential Oil)

Instructions:

1. Pour the apple cider vinegar into a bowl.
2. Add the dish soap and stir gently.
3. Add the essential oils and mix well.
4. Place the bowl near the fruit fly-infested area.

Essential Oil Spray

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 10 drops of peppermint essential oil (Buy Peppermint Essential Oil)
• 10 drops of lemon essential oil (Buy Lemon Essential Oil)

Instructions:

1. Mix water and vinegar in a spray bottle.
2. Add the essential oils and shake well.
3. Spray around windows, doors, and areas where fruit flies are present.

Counter Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 1 cup distilled water
• 1 cup rubbing alcohol
• 20 drops of tea tree essential oil (Buy Tea Tree Essential Oil)
• 10 drops of sweet orange essential oil (Buy Sweet Orange Essential Oil)

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle.
2. Shake well before each use.
3. Spray on counters and wipe with a clean cloth to disinfect and repel fruit flies.

These natural solutions are effective and safe for your home, using ingredients you likely already have on hand and essential oils available from The Mockingbird Apothecary. Say goodbye to fruit flies and enjoy a fresh, clean kitchen!

Shop our essential oils now to start your DIY pest control journey:

• Lavender Essential Oil
• Eucalyptus Essential Oil
• Peppermint Essential Oil
• Lemon Essential Oil
• Tea Tree Essential Oil
• Sweet Orange Essential Oil