Fruit
Flies visit your home during any of the warmer months, but there’s a good
chance that you’re experiencing a fruit fly invasion right now, as summer gives
way to autumn. Fruit flies can be frustrating, because their source is often
difficult to identify. Although not dangerous, these pests are certainly a
nuisance.
Fruit flies are
about 1/8 inch long, and have distinctive red compound eyes. They develop from
egg to adult in about seven days, and can live for about a month. Females lay
400 to 500 eggs — do the math, and it’s easy to see why a swarm of the flies
can seem to appear out of nowhere. Adults are attracted to overripe fruit and
vegetables, as well as empty soda cans, beer cans, soup cans, and even dirty
dishrags. They’re also attracted to fermented substances like wine, vinegar,
and ketchup. Keep this in mind when creating DIY
fruit fly traps. It can also be helpful to clean drains which might
be home to decaying organic materials. The key to eliminating fruit flies and
their relatives is cleanliness.
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