Now that the source is gone, you need to catch the adults that are still flying around. You can buy sticky traps, but the homemade version is cheaper and way more fun.
Grab a small bowl or a jar. Pour in some apple cider vinegar (they love that stuff) and add a drop of dish soap. The vinegar lures them in, and the soap breaks the surface tension so they sink.
How to Naturally Get Rid of Flies Inside and Outside Your Home
Cover the top with plastic wrap and poke a few tiny holes with a toothpick. They fly in but can’t fly out. It’s like a tiny escape room where they always lose.
A Wine Trap for Fancy Flies
Leftover red wine that’s a bit flat? Pour an inch of it into a glass, add a drop of soap, and set it out. Fruit flies are basically tiny alcoholics with wings.
I once left a half-empty glass of Pinot Noir on the counter after a dinner party. The next morning, it looked like a miniature graveyard. Tragic for the wine, but hilarious for me.
Place these traps near your fruit bowl, trash can, or any spot you see them lingering. Change the liquid every two days.