Summertime and the Living is Easy for Fruit Flies

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Summertime and the Living is Easy for Fruit Flies
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Summertime and the Living is Easy for Fruit Flies

• Fruit flies are huge nuisance to home owners,
  particularly when enjoying outside gatherings
• This video discusses fruit fly habits and how to
  get rid of fruit flies

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Summertime and the Living is Easy for Fruit Flies

• Fruit flies are attracted to rotting or
  fermenting fruits and vegetables, in which Summer
  and Fall is especially welcome time for them
• Life cycle is only 1 week, but can lay 500 eggs
• Thrives on moist film and fermenting organic
  material
• Drains, garbage, recycle bins or fruit baskets
  are places where they can be found

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Summertime and the Living is Easy for Fruit Flies

• Best method for ridding fruit flies
• Use good sanitation
• Cover exposed fruit or veggies
• Check for any standing water in drains, sinks,
  tubs, anywhere
• Use drain fly control products that remove build
  up of organic matter, which is the main source of
  food

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Summertime and the Living is Easy for Fruit Flies

• Fly light is tried and true non-toxic method to
  attract flies
• Initial investment might seem high
• Ideal for food handling business, and is more
  than worth the initial investment

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Summertime and the Living is Easy for Fruit Flies

• Fly traps are another option
• Make sure to locate the food source and breeding
  site or the cycle will continue
• Tape a plastic bag on the drain over night to
  catch the adults by the morning
• Use a pyrethrum based aerosol spray to take care
  of any remaining adults
• Follow these steps and you can enjoy a fruit fly
  free summer

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About the Author
Summertime and the Living is Easy for Fruit Flies

• ePestSolutions.com can help in Fruit Fly control
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