Fruit Flies ??

Ever since I started buying fruit for Alex I get a few fruit flies in my house. They are so annoying, any tips on how to avoid this?

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I try to put as much of my fruit in the fridge as possible. I also try to eat any fruit ASAP-especially bananas b/c that's where we get them from!!

Re: Fruit Flies ??

Posted by ssbride05

I try to put as much of my fruit in the fridge as possible. I also try to eat any fruit ASAP-especially bananas b/c that's where we get them from!!

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maybe put a piece of fruit out to catch them on?? lol they are so annoying, i work with them at school and the students always let them out and they're flying all over the lab

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There are sticky squares you can put out for them too, to get rid of the ones you have. You can get them from a garden store, they're yellow.

We had that problem when we went away for a weekend and forgot to take out the garbage. I hope you get rid of them soon!

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From a website:

Prevention
The best way to avoid problems with fruit flies is to eliminate sources of attraction. Produce which has ripened should be eaten, discarded or refrigerated. Cracked or damaged portions of fruits and vegetables should be cut away and discarded in the event that eggs or larvae are present in the wounded area. A single rotting potato or onion forgotten at the back of a closet, or fruit juice spillage under a refrigerator can breed thousands of fruit flies. So can a recycling bin stored in the basement which is never emptied or cleaned.

People who can their own fruits and vegetables, or make wine, cider or beer should ensure that the containers are well sealed; otherwise, fruit flies will lay their eggs under the lid and the tiny larvae will enter the container upon hatching. Windows and doors should be equipped with tight-fitting (16 mesh) screens to help prevent adult fruit flies from entering from outdoors.

Eradication
Once a structure is infested with fruit flies, all potential breeding areas must be located and eliminated. Unless the breeding sites are removed or cleaned, the problem will continue no matter how often insecticides are applied to control the adults. Finding the source(s) of attraction and breeding can be very challenging and often will require much thought and persistence. Potential breeding sites which are inaccessible (e.g., garbage disposals and drains) can be inspected by taping a clear plastic food storage bag over the opening overnight. If flies are breeding in these areas, the adults will emerge and be caught in the bag.

After the source of attraction and breeding is eliminated, a pyrethrum-based, aerosol insecticide may be used to kill any remaining adult flies in the area.

A better approach, however, is to construct a trap by placing a paper funnel (rolled from a sheet of notebook paper) into a jar which is then baited with a few ounces of cider vinegar. Place the jar trap(s) wherever fruit flies are seen. This simple but effective trap will soon catch any remaining adult flies which can then be killed or released outdoors.



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Thanks for the tips ladies!!!