Create an Effective Fruit Fly Trap with Lemon and Cloves

Introduction to a Handy Life Hack
Dealing with fruit flies in the kitchen can be a nuisance. Fortunately, there’s a simple, natural solution to keep these pesky insects at bay using just lemon and cloves. This fruit fly trap is not only effective but also adds a refreshing scent to your kitchen. Let’s explore how to create this eco-friendly insect trap.

Benefits of Using Lemon and Cloves
Lemons and cloves are more than just kitchen staples. They can also be powerful tools in combating fruit flies:

Lemon: Its strong citrus scent is refreshing to humans but overwhelming and repulsive to fruit flies.

Cloves: The pungent aroma of cloves is another natural deterrent for many insects, including fruit flies.

Materials Needed

1 lemon

A handful of whole cloves

A plate or bowl

Instructions for Setting Up Your Fruit Fly Trap

Prepare the Lemon: Start by cutting the lemon in half. You can squeeze out some of the juice to enhance the aroma, which will be more attractive and overwhelming to the fruit flies.
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