Organic way to fight food flies?
Question:Hi, does anyone know how to get rid of food flies organically, that is, without chemical pesticides? Any suggestions on organic solutions? We have a compost bin outside and it seems that the fruit flies "made" it their home...Really need to get rid of them!
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Answers:
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natural catch fruit fly traps. place one of these in your compost pile, then place a stick in the compost pile sticking up. Then place a tarp over the compost pile and stick and fly trap to form a tent over the pile and trap This will confine the flies so that they go in the trap and also keep the weather off the trap. good luck.
i don't think it would be good to get rid of something that participates in the natural decay and production of a compost pile! i'm not trying to be rude or anything but they're beneficial is all i'm trying to say! if they're that bad just cover it up somehow to keep em in and out... use trash bags or something... it'll even aid in the "heating" process of ur compost bin which will actually speed the whole thing up! good luck
You may be able to find what you are looking for at Silky Scents. They have a free recipe section that is easy to follow and they have a section for bug repellents.
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