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Fruit Fly Facts & Information

Learn how to identify and prevent fruit fly infestations in your kitchen or business.

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Fruit Fly Facts

How do I get rid of fruit flies?

How Santera Helps Get Rid of Fruit Flies

Santera identifies breeding sources, applies safe insecticides, and recommends sanitation to stop breeding in drains and kitchens.

Find a branch near you and schedule a Santera inspection today.

People Often Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

Attracted to fermenting fruit, vegetables, and spills.

They contaminate food and surfaces with bacteria.

Behaviour, Diet & Habit

Fruit Fly Facts

Feeding Habits

Feed on yeast and fermenting organic matter.

Hiding Spots

Near fruit bowls, trash bins, and drains.

Lifecycle

Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult in about 8 days.

Behaviour

Small and fast breeders. They are found all year round in warm areas.

Prevention

Remove food sources, clean drains, and schedule professional fly treatments with Santera.