You can take on and even win the fight against fruit flies. But why should you let the pests get to the point where they affect your own hygiene? Just take a few appropriate measures and your home will be virtually fly-free.
How can I avoid fruit flies?
Wash fruit thoroughly after purchasing or harvesting to wash away any attached fruit fly eggs. Do not store fruits and vegetables openly in the room, but rather in closed containers in the refrigerator. Empty the trash can daily and use a lid.
What attracts fruit flies the most?
Fruit flies have a good sense of smell. This allows them to follow scent trails that lead them to their coveted food sources. In the house these are mainly
- overripe, fermenting fruit
- Fruit leftovers in the trash can
- openedfruit juices, vinegar, alcohol
- leftover food not put away
Where do new fruit flies come from?
When we buy or harvestfruits and vegetables, there are oftenfruit fly eggson them. The warmer the days, the more. There are also fruit flies in winter, but far fewer. Because the eggs are tiny, we cannot see them with the naked eye. That is why it is not possible to specifically sort out fruits that contain eggs. At least be careful not to buy overripe and damaged fruits. In addition, fruit flies can enter the house from outside throughopen windows and doors. Attaching fly screens helps here.
Should I throw away infected fruit?
Fruit flies and their eggs are harmless to us humans, even if we accidentally eat a few of them. If the fruit is still largely intact, it is sufficient if youwash it thoroughly It is better to throw away fruits with larger spoiled areas.
Despite measures, there are fruit flies on the window, why?
Fruit flies on the window don't have to be fruit flies. If theflies seen are blackand there are plants on the windowsill, they are most likelysad gnats. Theylive in potting soil and feed on plant parts. They are harmless to humans. A more severe infestation should still be combated, as the larvae can severely damage the roots of the plants.
Tip
Flies in the bathroom can also be toilet flies
No fruits or sweet drinks are stored in the bathroom. It is therefore unlikely that there will be fruit flies buzzing around in it. However, sometimes litter flies can settle.
