To use white vinegar against flies, you have to switch from offense to deceit. Pour a few inches of apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar with a drop of dish soap) into a bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap and poke a few small holes.
The flies smell the fermented goodness, crawl in, and then can’t find the exit. The dish soap breaks the surface tension, so they sink instead of bounce. Boom. You’ve turned their favorite scent into a watery grave.
How to get rid of fruit flies: 'The best way!' | Express.co.uk
Does it work? Yes, for fruit flies and house flies that are already inside. But it’s a passive trap, not a repellent. You’re luring them, not scaring them away.
