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UK households warned over 'extremely hard to get rid of' fruit flies
Pest control expert Jonathan Nicholls advises removing fermenting foods and cleaning surfaces to prevent rapid fruit fly infestations in UK kitchens during summer.
- UK households have received a warning about fruit flies, which experts describe as extremely hard to get rid of as of September 5, 2025.
- The warning follows because fruit flies rapidly reproduce by laying hundreds of eggs on fermenting food, with eggs hatching into larvae within 24 hours.
- Pest control expert Jonathan Nicholls noted that adult fruit flies are drawn to rotting fruits and vegetables, as well as sweet liquids and sticky spots, commonly appearing in kitchens especially during the warmer months.
- Nicholls advised removing overripe or fermenting produce promptly and cleaning all surfaces, sink drains, cupboards, and countertops to eliminate both flies and breeding grounds.
- If not addressed quickly, fruit fly infestations can spiral out of control, suggesting urgent action is necessary to prevent worsening pest problems.
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