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Jack Slater

Struggling with fruit flies? Keep your lemon peels to make this easy, chemical-free fly trap

Used lemons on a chopping board after being squeezed on a juicer.

There is plenty to love about the summer, but unwanted pests buzzing around our homes and outdoor dining areas are one element we’d rather not have to deal with, particularly fruit flies.

Small in stature, the maligned fruit fly can be a big annoyance all summer long – whether circling the fruit bowl, lingering around food in search of sweet summer treats or climbing all over our freshly grown herbs. They are a persistent pest.

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