Fruit flies are a tiny, gnat like pest that can be a huge nuisance to home owners, particularly, while trying to enjoy outside family gatherings. There is nothing that says ick like having guests over and watching them battle over their juicy piece of cantaloupe with a swarm of fruit flies. In this article we discuss fruit fly habits and how to get rid of fruit flies. For more information go to http://www.epestsolutions.com/fruit-fly-control.html.

1. Summertime and the Living is
Easy for Fruit Flies
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2. 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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3. 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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4. Summertime and the Living
is Easy for Fruit Flies
• Best method for ridding fruit flies:
o Use good sanitation
o Cover exposed fruit or veggies
o 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. Summertime and the Living
is Easy for Fruit Flies
About the Author
ePestSolutions.com can help in Fruit Fly control
with their full line of professional control supplies,
sprays, dusts, aerosols, Insect Growth Regulators
and pesticides for the Do-It-Yourself Pest Control
homeowner, to kill and control every aspect of
fruit flies like a professional.
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