I thought I'd tried everything to get rid of fruit flies until I found a £2 TikTok shop buy that worked in 10 minutes
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A HOMEOWNER who was sick of having a house full of fruit flies has revealed the £2 buy that got rid of them in 10 minutes.
The man, known only as @no1topgadgets, revealed that he had tried everything to banish the pests from his home, including pouring boiling water down the sink.
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A man has revealed that his home was riddled with flies
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A £2 buy banished them in 10 minutes
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"I had bloody loads of them, and they were huge", he said in a TikTok video, sharing a clip of his fly infested home.
The TikToker had almost given up, describing the pests as "relentless".
However, he then found the Super Ninja Fruit Fly Trap, which he purchased on TikTok shop for just £2.
The trap mimics the smell of real fruit, which attracts flies inside, who then drown, as they are unable to get out.
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"They are brilliant", he said, showing off the traps, which look like tiny bottles of liquid.
The man added that the traps have double sided tape on the back, so you can stick them to the sides of walls.
After having the trap up on the wall for just 10 minutes, the trap was full of flies who had drowned in the liquid.
"I checked it the next morning, and look how many is in it", he said, showing how the trap had become filled with fruit flies in just a few hours.
"I would rather have them in here than all over my food", he said.
The traps come in different sized packs, and each bottle lasts up to three weeks.
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"I got the two-pack, and I'll just shove the other one in the drawer until I need it", the man said.
The video has likely left many people impressed, as it has gone viral, racking up a whopping 3.2 million views on the video sharing platform.
TikTok users raced to the video's comments section to share their thoughts on the hack.
"I could do with these. I get loads of them on my window sills.
Keep pests out all summer
IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know.
Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay.
Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent.
Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents.
Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass.
"The fruit flies are a bloody nuisance."
A second person said: "I bought these and I was shocked at how many fruit flies they caught!
"Honestly, they were full!"
A third person added: "I got one and put it outside my cupboard above my fruit bowl.
"It deffo works."
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