Avoiding Fruit Flies in Your Luggage
WouterFruit flies are a common problem for gardeners and home owners alike. These little insects can become a nuisance if they are not properly handled, so it’s best to avoid carrying them in your luggage. Fruit flies are members of the family Drosophilidae. They are also known as lesser fruit fly, pomace fly, or vinegar fly.
To avoid attracting fruit flies, store fruit and vegetables in the refrigerator. Fruit flies are attracted to food that’s too ripe. You should also avoid leaving rotting fruit out in the open. Fruit flies prefer sweet drinks and alcohol, so be sure to avoid any open bottles of juice and wine.
If you want to avoid having fruit flies in your home, you should make sure you have a compost bin. They feed on decaying produce, and if you have a compost bin, you can compost the contents there. They will move into any room with a source of food. During the summer months, fruit flies are most prevalent. However, they can be a nuisance year-round.
One way to keep fruit flies from ruining your kitchen is to trap them in a plastic food storage bag or jar. You can use a paper cone and a piece of fruit as bait. This works similar to the apple cider vinegar and plastic wrap trick. If you don’t have either of these ingredients, you can mix white vinegar with sugar. The combination of the two can last up to 14 days.
