2007-07-11 22:56:55 · 12 answers · asked by Gerry R 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
fruit flies lay eggs in decomposing material, hence why you find so many around compost bins. The adult flies eat rotting fruit is another reason, and help with the composting process. It shouldn't really a problem, unless you compost bin is close to a patio or BBQ area where they might present as a nuisance. My only suggestion is to move the compost bin to another part of the garden if possible.
2007-07-12 01:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by Spawnee 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't think you can get rid of the ones INSIDE the bin, all part of the process I reckon. I put a large plastic bag over the OUTSIDE of the bin and that seems to keep problem under control. Covering the bin also speeds up composting process. Good luck helping to save the planet.
2007-07-11 23:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by LOOBYLOO 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
More leaves, twigs, leaf litter.. and I cover it with damp hessian bags.
My dad makes a trap out of a plastic container and hangs it near his compost:
He says.....
To construct the fruit fly trap you will need:
2 plastic drink bottles - one that has the lid screwed on, and one that has been cut off at the shoulder of the neck of the bottle, without a lid.
Make a hole in the body of the bottle the same size as the neck of the other one and place it into the hole. The cup shape that remains exposed will be the entrance to the trap. Pour the solution through the hole and hang the trap nearby.
The recipe below will attract the fruit fly into the bottle from which they cannot escape. They will be killed by the bleach or ammonia.
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
1 tablespoon of ammonia or bleach
1 cup of water
2007-07-13 18:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by Icy Gazpacho 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i had that problem a few month ago sum1 said throw a rotten orange in next doors garden but if you get a car air freshener (pine scented) and put 1 or 2 round your compost bin the flies will stay clear hope it helps you as much as it helps me
2007-07-11 23:02:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i've got not got a guideline for removing the fruit flies in the backyard, yet while they're in the kitchen you are able to save a cup of crimson wine on the counter (someplace inconspicuous). they are going to be drawn into the wine and could no longer make it back out. its style of a bachelor pad answer, even though it works! solid success
2016-10-01 10:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by whitemarsh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably won't be able to, they like the salinity a lot and veggie/ fruit waste. Keep it as dry as possible (as in no standing water) and consider moving it. They won't be a problem unless they are getting into things, so they aren't harming anything. Just a nuisance. They may be speeding the processes.
2007-07-11 23:30:44 · answer #6 · answered by mike453683 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
LOL I actually googled this for myself a couple of days ago - its horrid taking the lid off when they all fly out!!!
Hang a sticky fly paper thing close to the bin - it seems to be working here!
2007-07-11 23:00:18 · answer #7 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should learn to live with them - they are all part of the ecosystem that helps decomposition and makes for lovely compost.
2007-07-11 23:00:25 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. Noo 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Turn it for aeration.
Add layers of grass, even brown paper bags, newspapers, to the top.
What you don't want is to make it easy for the bugs to access the foodscraps at the top
2007-07-12 02:57:30 · answer #9 · answered by TURANDOT 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clean your bin or put something that shoo away flies LOL!
2007-07-11 23:18:06 · answer #10 · answered by Newbie_Marcus 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋