Tips to Discourage Fruit Flies Around the House
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 9:54AM 
Every year, during the summer months, many of us are subjected to some unwanted visitors.
Fruit flies can be a problem arond anyone's home, but they can be a particular problem if you're a raw-vegan.
While they don't generally cause any real problems, the annoyance factor alone is enough to put away your welcome mat until cooler weather returns.
It's pretty much impossible to banish fruit flies entirely, but they can certainly be managed.
I've only seen one lonely fruit fly hovering around my place today, and I've got a lot of fruit around here.
Like with most things in life, the key is to be proactive. Always stay a step ahead and you'll be in good shape. Save yourself a bunch of hassle by not letting the fruit flies accumulate in the first place.
Tips for preventing fruit flies getting established in your home:
- Keep fruit in the fridge during sumer:
With your fruit locked away in the refrigerator, not only can't the little pests get at it — they can't even smell it. Just remember to set out the next day's fruit the night before so it's warmed up by morning. The rest of it can stay in there. (A few exceptions include bananas and other tropical fruit...) - Use over-ripe fruit quickly:
Fruit flies are particularly attracted to the stronger smell of over-ripe fruit. Don't let it sit around for long. If you can't use it up in time, cut it up and freeze it for a fruit salad. - Store compost well:
While it smells bad to us, the aroma of compost is like a buffet for fruit flies. Make sure you keep your food scraps in a container with an air-tight lid. (I use a big ice cream pail.) You should take your compost out frequently too, if you have the option. - Don`t let your dishes pile up:
This one`s so obvious we can often overlook it. Leftovers appeal to fruit flies too. And the crud on used dishes is enough to feel a swarm. Wash your dishes and rinse out old bottles and cans quickly. If they sit out for days, soon you`ll have a whole new generation of pesky insects on your hands. - Clean out your drains:
The drain in your kitchen sink has plenty of old food residues in it. This is a perfect breeding ground for fruit flies. Keep the pipes clean to discourage any smell, and stick the plug in the drain when you aren't using it. - Use a fruit fly trap:
Consider this the clean up crew. No matter how spotless you keep your kitchen, there's still going to be the occasional few that sneak through. I use a really simple trap that you can get at most hardware stores for a couple of dollars. For bait, I use vinegar. You could always use fruit juice, but I use vinegar because it lasts a long time and because the flies are much less likely to lay eggs and hatch inside the trap.
By keeping on top of things and adopting these habits, you should be able to enjoy a virtually fruit-fly-free summer. Hope this helps. :^)
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