And while I'm relieved to say that I've successfully rid my home of fruit flies this year, I had a particularly bad case last summer ... to tackle the worst of my infestation.

Green revealed the leading causes of fruit fly infestations and, most importantly, how to keep these tiny, annoying pests from lingering in your kitchen. Below, you'll find intel and expert tips ...

As produce goes bad and ferments ... Try to find the source of a fruit fly infestation, which is often decaying produce. Throw it away and clean the area well. Be mindful of damp places that ...

Fruit flies are some of the worst household pests ... Another added: “Yes! They are bad this year! One literally flew in my nose the other day?!” “I swear they are coming from outside ...

How might the infestation affect residents? Is there anything individuals can do to foil the flies? Bodil Cass, expert in subtropical fruit pests and assistant professor of cooperative extension at UC ...

A: This phenomenon is called alternate-year bearing and is very common in fruit trees. In non-bearing years, the tree tends ...

Of course, leaving out food is usually a bad idea when it comes to attracting ... They also work to repel the dreaded fruit fly infestation, as they typically prefer sweeter fruits.

A woman living in upstate New York has been left horrified by the number of fruit flies living in her home ... Another agreed, 'Yes! They are bad this year! One literally flew in my nose the ...