‘Perfect trap for them’: Homeowner shares hack for getting rid of fruit flies in the kitchen. All you need is one ingredient

From buzzing around bowls of fruit to lingering near trash, it can feel impossible to get rid of fruit flies—which are especially prevalent during the summer months. 

As with many pests, prevention is the best cure. But if you’ve noticed a swarm of tiny gnats invading your home or apartment recently, one content creator recently shared a tip for how to get rid of them. 

Kelsey Meyers (@kelsey.meyers) said she noticed that dead fruit flies had made it inside an open container of vinegar she kept on her countertop.