Fruit flies are nasty pests in the kitchen, popping up when you're prepping food and proving hard to get rid of, but growing ...

They might be small, but according to research by Bruno van Swinderen, a professor at the University of Queensland, fruit flies have selective attention. This means they choose which visual stimuli to ...

Fruit flies are attracted to fermenting fruit and vegetables, food particles, and grime in sink drains, and trash cans. A homemade spray with lemongrass essential oil can repel them or kill them if ...

Many people are not aware that inconspicuous fruit flies can carry diseases that are dangerous to humans and spread germs. Fruit flies fly to leftover food, mainly fresh, sweet products [Tom's Guide] ...

Fruit flies are some of the worst household pests that exist, made worse by the fact that they are seemingly impossible to get rid of. The flies are attracted to fruit, other foods, and garbage, and ...

As temperatures rise, fruit flies often become a nuisance, prompting many of us to seek ways to repel them. These tiny fliers aren’t particularly dangerous, but they are a serious annoyance and can ...

Flies might seem like harmless household pests, but these tiny invaders are more dangerous than they appear. Houseflies, fruit flies, and drain flies are notorious for spreading bacteria such as ...

If you are finding yourself constantly swatting away pesky fruit flies around your home, you're not alone. Fruit flies live year-round, but they thrive in New England during the summer because of the ...

The warmer months often bring beautiful flowers and bundles of ripe, delicious fruit. Unfortunately, this also means it’s time for the gnats and fruit flies to emerge and attempt to take up residence ...

Got a fruit fly problem? This is a common issue, especially during the summer, says Laurie Stevison, associate professor of biology at Auburn University. She works with fruit flies in her research.