How Do I Get Rid of the Tiny Flies in My Kitchen?

Emma Christensen
Emma Christensen
Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories
published Sep 27, 2012
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Q: I’m having trouble with tiny flies in my kitchen! They are about 1/16″ wide, have two tiny fly-type wings, and are slow-moving. I find them mostly around my front door, my kitchen window, counter tops and walls, but they don’t seem to be interested in food. Any idea how to get rid of them?

Sent by Gail

Editor: Until I read that they don’t seem interested in food, I thought you might have a fruit fly problem. Even so, the same traps for fruit flies might work for these insects:

• Fruit Flies! What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them
• Reader Tip: The Quick and Simple Way to Banish Fruit Flies
• Tip: Repel Fruit Flies with Rue

Readers, any other thoughts?

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