Actually, there is no "chemical" in the FRUIT FLY TRAPS. The trap is really only that; a trap. Fruit flies enter but cannot escape so they are effectively controlled. Though this will help reduce local activity, in most cases you'll need to do some kind of fruit fly control as explained in our FRUIT FLY CONTROL ARTICLE.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Fruit Fly Traps:  http://www.bugspraycart.com/traps/fly/natural-catch-fruit-fly-trap

Fruit Fly Control Article:  http://www.fruit-flies-fly.com/fruitflies/fruit-fly-control.html

Most likely fruitflies. They are small and like to hang around fruit, vegetables and other organic matter or food stuff. The key to getting control of the problem is to first identify where they might be nesting and remove any of the food they need to reproduce. Once this material has been removed, a good treatment using the products listed in our Fruitfly Control article should keep them under control.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Fruit Fly Control Article with Video:  http://www.fruit-flies-fly.com/fruitflies/fruit-fly-control.html

Fruitflys are a seasonal pest that will be seen mostly when it's warm. Brought home with most any kind of produce, they are persistent once established in any building. One of the most effective ways to stop them getting out of control is to treat ahead of time with some Gentrol Aerosol. This is a growth regulator which prevents the eggs from maturing properly which means any you bring home won't be able to establish a complete breeding cycle. This is key if don't want to get the infestations it sounds like you're used to having. More information resides in our Fruitfly Control article with some other treatment options  but if you're wanting to do something now, before you have a problem, the Gentrol would be your best option.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Gentrol Aerosol:  http://www.bugspray.com/item/gentrol_aerosol.html

Fruit Fly Control Article:  http://www.fruit-flies-fly.com/fruitflies/fruit-fly-control.html

Fruitflys are unique in that they can breed in hidden locations off the food and garbage. When the larvae get their full, they'll migrate away from the garbage and find nooks and crevices where they can pupate (change into adults). That means even though the garbage isn't there, the pupae will be able to hatch out adults and that will always be true until you use something to kill the eggs.

Killing the eggs requires the use of Gentrol Aerosol as explained in our Fruitfly Control article. But keep in mind the important place to apply it is not the garbage pail itself but instead to all the areas around the pail. I would focus in on the inside of the cabinet where you keep the pail. I'd also treat the surrounding spaces. All it takes is a few making it far enough away to where your treatments haven't reached. These few could easily continue the cycle and I'm sure that's been the case. Get the Gentrol applied and you should be able to break the cycle once and for all.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Gentrol Aerosol:  http://www.bugspray.com/item/gentrol_aerosol.html

Fruit Fly Control Article:  http://www.fruit-flies-fly.com/fruitflies/fruit-fly-control.html

In our article on Fruit Fly Control you'll see one of the products we feature is Gentrol Aerosol. Apply this in the areas where fruit flies have been active or where you think they might want to go to lay eggs. Gentrol will last a long time and it will essentially prevent their eggs from being to grow normally. This will keep them from getting established in the home and should do the trick even if you bring home some with your fresh produce.

Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:

Fruit Fly Control Article:  http://www.fruit-flies-fly.com/fruitflies/fruit-fly-control.html

Gentrol Aerosol:  http://www.bugspray.com/item/gentrol_aerosol.html