If you're not careful, the problem can easily get out of control, because female fruit flies can quickly lay hundreds of eggs on overripe ... But first, be sure you're identifying them correctly — ...

Fruit flies, however, live longer than houseflies. Their lifespan is about 40 to 50 days, according to Orkin. During its lifespan, a female fruit fly can lay up to 500 eggs. If your pest problem ...