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Worm Inn Fruit Fly Trap

In the warmer months, I have challenges with fruit flies surrounding my Worm Inn from time to time. The key is to pay attention to the moisture level inside the Worm Inn and cover your deposits with bedding materials to keep them to a minimum. I decided to try putting my fruit fly trap on top of the Inn instead of on the ground beneath it. I found that I caught nearly all the fruit flies overnight by having it on top! If you haven't made a fruit fly trap before, they're really quick and cheap to make. All you need is: -A jar -A few drops of dish soap -1 cup of apple cider vinegar (wine works, too) -A piece of plastic wrap large enough to cover the opening…

How to Make a Fruit Fly Trap For Under Two Dollars (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKYaalD9HGE Do you ever have a problem with fruit flies in the warmer months? From time to time, my worm composting system tends to attract them and I wanted to share with you how I handle them. I don't think this is an uncommon occurrence and the solution is easy and cheap. Before creating the trap, my first suggestion is to pay attention to moisture levels, as fruit flies are attracted to moisture. It's a bit tricky though, because your worms consist mostly of water and need it to survive. An easier route is to stop adding food to the worm system for a week or two, and add a layer of fresh shredded cardboard and paper on top. Another way to handle the fruit flies is to get them…