Nothing ruins a bowl of fruit faster than a cloud of fruit flies hovering around it. And, unfortunately, once they show up in your kitchen, they have a way of sticking around no matter how many times you wipe down the counters or take out the trash. Rather than swatting at them for weeks, you can reach for a trap designed to actually eliminate the problem, like the Terro Fruit Fly Trap that’s 31 percent off right now.

The compact trap lures flies in and keeps them there, so you can finally get your kitchen back. Keep reading to learn why more than 30,000 shoppers bought this from Amazon in the last month alone.

Deal of the day

If you’ve experienced fruit flies, you know that once they find their way into your kitchen, they multiply fast and are notoriously hard to get rid of. The Terro Fruit Fly Trap uses a specially formulated liquid that draws flies in and then traps them inside so they can’t escape and breed further. The see-through design lets you monitor how well it’s working, and because the trap targets flies directly rather than relying on sprays or chemicals, it’s safe to use right on your kitchen counter, near fruit bowls and sinks or by the trash can — places where fruit flies tend to congregate.

The set comes with four traps, so you can place them in several problem spots rather than relying on just one to cover your entire kitchen. Each trap looks like a small apple and is small and unobtrusive enough that it won’t get in the way or be an eye sore on your counter. It also requires no plugging in, spraying, or ongoing maintenance. Right now, the set of fruit fly traps is marked down to just $11 — making each trap less than $4.

Why this sale is worth it

• 31% off
• Includes four traps — less than $4 apiece
• Easy to use
• No mess, no spraying, and no plugging in required

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