Decorative Fruit Fly Trap

Transforming an ordinary task into a delightful experience, a decorative fruit fly trap effortlessly combines functionality with aesthetics. This charming addition to your home not only serves its purpose by trapping those pesky fruit flies but also adds a subtle touch of style to your space. With its visually appealing design, you can say goodbye to unsightly traps and hello to a more pleasant and inviting atmosphere. So, why not turn a mundane necessity into a decorative accent that brings a smile to your face each time you glance at it?

Items Needed For This Project:

Mason jar with lid
Spray paint
Thick twine or jute
Scrap fabric strip

First take your clean mason jar and wrap twine/jute around the jar haphazardly.

Poke 5-6 holes large enough for the fruit flies to fly into.

Spray the outside of the jar, and the lid with spray paint of your choice. I picked hammered Bronze Rust-Oleum because my counter top has earth tone colors in it, and I thought that it would go together.

Add your 2 ingredient magic solution, ½ cup of apple cider vinegar, and mix in about 1 tablespoon of dawn (blue) dishwashing soap. The apple cider attracts them, and the dish soap makes them sink and drown.

Put the lid on your jar, tie a piece of scrape fabric around the neck of the jar and place on your counter, and say bye bye to the pest.