homemade fruit fly traps – Crazy About Compost

Top 5 Tips for Getting Rid of Fruit Flies

Let's face it- fruit flies happen, especially in the summer. They can make composting seem like more of a drag, but either way they show up and they can be cleared out pretty easily. What's the best way to get rid of them? Here's my top tips: 1) Empty your kitchen food scrap collector more frequently. Instead of once a week, try twice. Check the fridge for stuff you forgot about. I have room for improvement on that one. 2) Clean out your trash and recycling cans. Scan the insides for little eggs. I found some under the lid once. 3) If you're a vermicomposter, make sure every addition of food scraps to your worm system is accompanied by a hefty layer of shredded brown materials like cardboard or leaves. …

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…