Meet The Founders

Fruit Fly Defense was founded by husband-and-wife team Donny and Caroline Hayati, who share a passion for problem-solving and innovation. Donny, a biologist from Miami University, combined his scientific background with real-world experience to develop a natural, effective solution to the common fruit fly problem. Caroline, a marketing and talent sourcing specialist, also a Miami University graduate, brings her expertise in branding and outreach to help share their mission with the world. Together, they created Fruit Fly Defense—a simple, science-backed way to keep homes, restaurants, and plant nurseries fly-free.

  • 80% Fruit Fly Reduction

    Studies show that certain mixtures of scents and oils are proven to disrupt fruit flies' sensory receptors leading to an unattractive environment for the pests.

  • Consumer Report

    A top grievance for dining customers is the presence of flies around their food. Shop our hook product and keep flies away from customers.

  • 6 Week Absorbtion Time

    The production time allows for a longer product life for consumer use. Consumers can expect the product to work for 4-6 weeks based on environmental conditions.