NewsUK NewsUK WeatherTemperatures are soaring above 30C this week14:45, 09 Jul 2026Households across the UK are being told to place 1pm coins in their fruit bowls during the heatwave this week. As the third heatwave of the year kicks in, temperatures are set to soar well above 30C this week with highs of 36C in some areas.‌Whilst many of us enjoy the hot weather, it can be a pain when it comes to attracting pests such as fruit flies. They often appear out of nowhere - one minute your kitchen is fine, the next you've got tiny flies hovering around your worktops.‌They might be small, but they can quickly become a nuisance, especially if you've got ripe fruit such as bananas sitting in a fruit bowl on the counter.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsl