I used four classic DIY methods to trap (and kill!) fruit flies. Three involve Mason jars with different tops, and one is the super low-lift method of leaving the dregs of wine in a wine bottle out ...

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Hello there, dear gardeners. Today, we’re going to chat about a pesky little critter that’s been causing quite a stir in our neck of the woods: the Oriental fruit fly. Grab a cup of coffee, settle ...

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.

There's nothing worse than walking into your kitchen only to find fruit flies buzzing around. All it takes are some past ripe fruits or vegetables on your countertop or in your trash can for these ...

In the battle against household pests, you might be seeing a new opponent these days. Fruit flies are buzzing around kitchens and dining areas with their relentless pursuit of ripe or decaying fruits ...

Fruit flies are super tiny, but that doesn’t mean they’re not incredibly annoying. Coming in at just 0.12 inches long and 0.08 inches wide according to WebMD, they can still manage to cause a big ...

Bright yellow, not much bigger than a housefly and very, very destructive. A “disastrous” pest that agricultural officials fear could lead to the destruction of entire crops has gotten loose in two ...

Invasive Mexican fruit flies have arrived in South Texas. These pests lay eggs inside your fruit, causing it to rot. Check ...

Scientists have found 50 million reasons to study the brain of a fruit fly. That's how many connections they discovered in the first complete map— known as a connectome—of an adult insect's brain.

Giant sperm may be the ultimate packers. Inside male fruit flies, thousands of sperm ­— each about as long as the fruit fly itself ­— cram into sacs roughly the size of a very fine pen tip. And ...