They might be small, but according to research by Bruno van Swinderen, a professor at the University of Queensland, fruit flies have selective attention. This means they choose which visual stimuli to ...

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It's not just your bananas they're after. Here's why fruit flies are hanging out in your home, and how to keep them at bay.

As soon as fruit ripens, they appear: fruit flies. These tiny insects, also known as vinegar flies or drosophila, multiply rapidly and are difficult to get rid of. However, with a few simple tricks, ...

They seemingly sneak in overnight and invade your kitchen. Teeny, tiny pests that dart around the apples and bananas as you swat them away out of frustration and confusion. Fruit flies can be a ...

Fruit flies are some of the worst household pests that exist, made worse by the fact that they are seemingly impossible to get rid of. The flies are attracted to fruit, other foods, and garbage, and ...

Apple cider vinegar traps fruit flies when mixed with dish soap. Cleaning your trash can regularly and rinsing food residue from containers prevents odors that attract fruit flies. Scented liners and ...

Seeing a swarm of pesky fruit flies in the kitchen is frustrating. We talk with a fruit fly researcher about how fruit flies make their way into... LISTEN: Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere.

It's happened to all of us—the bunch of bananas meant to be used in smoothies or enjoyed as a healthy snack is now sitting on the kitchen counter, turning a not-so-appetizing shade of brown. Besides ...

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KABC) -- Stevenson Ranch residents may get a surprise visit from California agricultural officers who are searching for signs of a fruit fly infestation. Officials for the ...