They are like Larvae and hatch like 6 months after i dry fruit and grow wings after i put them in a ziplock bag. How Do i get rid of them can i put them in the microwave? and when do they exactly hatch?
2007-10-05 14:30:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
What you describe is probably the pupae stage of a fruit fly. I personally would not consume this fruit since it appears to be contaminated.
Now, having said that all may not be lost. With your next crop set up a spraying regiment to fight the fruit fly. Contact your County extension Agent and show him the maggots and flies you have. He/she will identify them and advise you what type of spray to use.
Good luck.
2007-10-05 15:56:45 · answer #1 · answered by jube 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat them! Next time you dry fruit put the bag in the freezer for 48 hours. This will kill any hidden creatures. Then you can either keep the fruit in the freezer or put it in the pantry.
2007-10-06 18:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋