Fruit Fly Traps for Kitchens and Indoor Use

Fruit flies breed fast. A single female lays up to 500 eggs in her lifetime, and at room temperature a new generation completes its cycle in around eight days — which means a handful of flies near the fruit bowl or kitchen bin can become a persistent infestation within a fortnight if the source is not addressed. The traps in this range use a liquid attractant or pre-applied bait to draw adult flies in and prevent escape. Positioned within 30cm of the source — beside the fruit bowl, above a drain, next to a recycling bin — they intercept the breeding cycle at adult stage.

Choosing the Right Fruit Fly Trap

The Mastertrap range covers three distinct use cases. The Pro Fruit Fly Trap uses a refillable liquid attractant reservoir, making it the most cost-effective option for kitchens with ongoing or recurring fruit fly pressure — the attractant is replaced when spent and the trap reused. The Flora Decorative Fruit Fly Trap is functionally identical to the Pro but housed in a printed ceramic-effect casing designed to sit on a worktop without looking like pest control equipment. The Pre-Baited Fruit Fly Monitoring Trap requires no setup — the bait is factory-applied and activates on contact with air, making it the quickest deployment option and a practical choice for occasional use or for gauging activity levels before committing to a refillable trap.

How Long Do Fruit Fly Traps Last?

Replace traps or refresh attractant every two to three weeks under normal conditions, or sooner if the trap fills quickly. During summer months, when fruit fly activity peaks in UK kitchens, more frequent replacement maintains consistent control.