To get rid of fruit flies fast, the most effective and quick method is to create a simple DIY trap using apple cider vinegar, dish soap, and water. Fill a small bowl or cup with about two-thirds apple cider vinegar, add a few drops of dish soap to break the surface tension so the flies cannot escape, and add a squirt of water to create bubbles. Place this trap near the area where fruit flies are present. The flies are attracted to the vinegar smell, get trapped in the soapy liquid, and drown. This method is natural, non-toxic, and starts working immediately by attracting and trapping fruit flies quickly. Other fast methods include:

• Using a jar with apple cider vinegar covered with plastic wrap with small holes to trap flies.
• Using old wine or beer with a few drops of dish soap as a trap.
• Placing overripe fruit in a jar with a funnel into which flies crawl but cannot escape.

Regularly replacing the trap solution every few days and placing multiple traps around infested areas speeds up eradication. Also, removing breeding sites like overripe fruit or food scraps helps prevent further fruit fly problems.