Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere. Here's how to get rid of them

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Previously titled “Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere — here's how to get rid of them” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 18, 2026

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Seeing a swarm of pesky fruit flies in the kitchen is frustrating. We talk with a fruit fly researcher about how fruit flies make their way into your home, how to ripen fruit without attracting them and how to trap them.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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