Fruit Fly Trap

Fruit fly trap for controlling fruit and banana flies with lure

This practical fruit fly trap attracts the small insects with a non-toxic lure. The idea is that the insects are drawn down into the trap through the funnel system, from which they cannot get back out. Fruit flies navigate by their sense of smell and, like the common housefly, can only distinguish light from dark. Therefore it is impossible for the fruit fly to find its way out of the trap again.

The fruit fly trap is installed in restaurants, canteens, kitchens, waste rooms and near empty packaging where small fruit flies can be a nuisance.

When the trap is filled with dead insects, or after 6–8 weeks, it can be disposed of with regular household waste. The large trap simply needs to be emptied and cleaned with cold water, then it is ready for a new refill of lure.

The trap should be placed so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight or high heat.