Is it ok to have fruit flies in my compost pile?
Question:I started a compost pile in a large potter (I only have a potted garden on apartment porch) I understand the importance of green and brown, but I dont ever put brown in because I dont have anything (clippings, newspaper, etc). Well I just put my vegetable/fruit scraps in there w/ a little soil. I occasionally turn it, but man there are a lot of fruit flies! I am afraid they will get to my veggies I am growing and eat the wrong thing. Is this OK? Any suggestions?
Answers:
Fruit flies prefer the decomposing stuff, and they also aid in the fertilization process, because as they eat they are constantly regurgitating, and so I think it actually helps matters.
It's just a natural thing. They help break down the stuff, along with the worms,earwigs,beatles,ants,---...
It is ok to have them as long as they aren't bothering you too much. Make sure to turn your compost pile. Fruit flies feed on fruit whereas fungus gnats feed on decaying leaves and organic matter. If they are fruit flies you have no problem. If they fly real fast when you try to swat them they are fruit flies, fungus gnats are slower. Fungus gnats could become a problem in your garden. I think you just have fruit flies and they are ok
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