--- title: Getting Rid of Fruit Flies in Your South Shore Home description: Fruit flies driving you crazy this summer? Don't fret - here's how you can get rid of fruit flies in your South Shore home. image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/FRUIT%20FLIES.jpeg --- [![Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Burgress_Oct2018/Images/Blog/Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png?width=468&name=Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png "Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png")](https://www.burgesspest.com) 508-587-4309  |    [Customer Login ](http://login.burgesspest.com/) - - - - - Residential - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) - Commercial - [Partnering with Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/partnering-with-burgess/) - [3-Part Plan](https://www.burgesspest.com/inspect-detect-correct/) - [A Higher Standard](https://www.burgesspest.com/higher-standard/) - [Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/services/) - [Disinfectant Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/disinfectant-services/) - [Sanitation Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/trash-chute-elevator-pit-cleaning/) - [Pest Management for Food Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/food-services-pest-management/) - [Pest Management for Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.burgesspest.com/warehouse-distribution-pest-management/) - [Our Guarantee](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-guarantee/) - [Pest Management for Healthcare](https://www.burgesspest.com/healthcare-pest-management/) - Termites - [Termite Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/) - [The Sentricon System](https://www.burgesspest.com/the-sentricon-system/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-a-termite-inspection/) - Bed Bugs - [Identifying Bed Bugs](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bed-bug-control/) - [Heat Treatments](https://www.burgesspest.com/bed-bug-heat-treatments-in-massachusetts/) - [Let’s Talk!](https://www.burgesspest.com/lets-talk-bugs/) - Resources - [Our Blog](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog) - [Video Library](https://www.burgesspest.com/video-library/) - [SDS](https://www.burgesspest.com/sds/) - [Consumer Bulletins](https://www.burgesspest.com/consumer-bulletins/) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) ## Our Blog # Getting Rid of Fruit Flies in Your South Shore Home By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Jul 20, 2023 10:00:00 AM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/get-rid-of-fruit-flies-south-shore-massachusetts#comments-listing) ## Are fruit flies driving you crazy in [your South Shore home](https://www.burgesspest.com/best-south-shore-pest-control-2/)? No need for a fly-related freakout - we've got you covered with some "shoo fly, don't bother me" tips. While fruit flies are a year-round problem, these pests can be especially persistent in [summer](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/warm-weather-pest-control-massachusetts)and [fall](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/fall-pest-prevention-checklist-free-download). An infestation often seems to come out of nowhere, and thanks to rapid breeding and development, can get out of hand quickly. So what can be done? ![Get Rid of Fruit Flies South Shore Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FRUIT%20FLIES.jpeg?width=198&height=132&name=FRUIT%20FLIES.jpeg)First, it's important to identify the type of fly you're dealing with. Not all small flies are created equal; unfortunately, that means tactics intended to control fruit flies won't be as effective against phorid flies, for example. Accurate identification is the first crucial step in determining the proper approach (and hopefully saving your sanity). [Kitchens](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/common-kitchen-pests-massachusetts-rhode-island)are a fruit fly heaven, and this is often where you can find the culprit of the infestation. Look around for any overripe fruits or vegetables, open containers of sweet drinks, food scraps in the sink, or accessible [trash and recycling](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/diy-ant-control-massachusetts-checklist). If you find an obvious source, remove it right away. This is also a good time to pick through your produce and get rid of anything spoiled, and to clean up spills or other residue. Reduce [moisture](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/wet-weather-and-pest-activity-massachusetts-rhode-island)and keep surfaces clean of food debris. Fill crevices around your kitchen (or even your bathroom) where water collects, wipe down contact surfaces often, and keep your sink clean - even a single plate with a speck of jam is a neon sign for a fruit fly. ![Drain cleaning for fruit flies Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Water%20running%20from%20tap%20in%20kitchen%20sink.jpeg?width=166&height=249&name=Water%20running%20from%20tap%20in%20kitchen%20sink.jpeg)Clean your drain. Fruit flies have a super-powered sense of smell, and they aren’t above traveling below for a tasty snack or a breeding ground - any organic material caught in the drain is fair game. While there are plenty of DIY methods for cleaning drains, sometimes they are just not enough and more conventional treatments are necessary. To prevent future infestations, store produce in sealed containers or in the refrigerator; any fruits or vegetables left out should be washed and covered. Keep your kitchen [clean and organized](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/spring-cleaning-extra-mile-pest-prevention) and your drains clear. and take trash out regularly. Although there's no guarantee you'll never see a fruit fly again, these precautions can significantly reduce the conditions that draw these hovering hooligans to your home. --- If you've tried everything and fruit flies are still making your kitchen their condo, never fear - the Burgess Pest team is here. We may not have wings, but we'll fly right over and help you take back your space, [starting with a free estimate.](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) [![Request A Free Estimate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/460754/09b9a2e9-0d16-4609-92b2-a6b54968f596.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/460754/09b9a2e9-0d16-4609-92b2-a6b54968f596) Something else bugging you this summer? 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