Seeing a swarm of pesky fruit flies in the kitchen is frustrating. We talk with a fruit fly researcher about how fruit flies make their way into your home, how to ripen fruit without attracting them and how to trap them.
She shares three ways to get rid of them.Especially the overripe kind. When you bring some home, wash it with water to remove any eggs and then put the fruit in a brown paper bag to ripen.
Also, try not to leave out any baked goods, especially with blueberries or bananas or other fruit. That stuff is fruit fly bait.with a soda bottle or a bowl. Pour two ounces of vinegar and a few drops of dish soap into the container. Cover the opening with plastic wrap and punch a hole in it. The fruit flies will find their way in and get stuck in the liquid.
And remember, if you have fruit flies, that doesn't mean your house is unsanitary. It probably just smells really good.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Jose woman gets jail for importing fruit from Vietnam infested with fruit fliesA San Jose business owner has been sentenced to jail after being convicted of illegally importing fruit from Vietnam, which was found to be infested with an invasive fruit fly species, prosecutors said.
Read more »
Imperfect fruit rescued as delightful, fresh-fruit ice cream at Quarry Hill OrchardsQuarry Hill Orchards uses imperfect and overripe seasonal fruit to make fresh, fruit-forward ice creams.
Read more »
Team finds that regenerative genes from other species suppress aging issue in fruit fliesA team of researchers, including colleagues from the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, have transferred into common fruit flies genes from simple organisms capable of regenerating their bodies. Fruit flies are more complex animals that cannot regenerate their bodies.
Read more »
Swapping genes can help fruit flies regenerate cellsLaura is a science news writer, covering a wide variety of subjects, but she is particularly fascinated by all things aquatic, paleontology, nanotechnology, and exploring how science influences daily life. Laura is a proud former resident of the New Jersey shore, a competitive swimmer, and a fierce defender of the Oxford comma.
Read more »
Why fruit flies are smarter than you thinkFruit flies, it turns out, aren’t just aimlessly flitting around. Scientists found they employ intentional movements to locate the source of a delicious smell.
Read more »
How to Get Rid of Fruit FliesFruit flies are inevitable at some point in our lives. We spoke to an entomologist and a veteran restaurant director of operations to find out how to prevent them, and to learn how to get rid of them if you already have an infestation.
Read more »