Getting Rid Of Fruit Flies!
"Getting Rid of Fruit Flies can be a real pain for gardeners, and cooks in the kitchen. These little blighters breed quicker than rabbits and destroy everything in their path."
Are you tired of biting into a juicy piece of fruit only to find a wriggling worm eating more than its fare share? Does it make your tummy queasy?
If the answer is yes then stick with us as we have some solutions.
There are many ways to get rid of fruit fly.
There are also many tips and tricks that work but just don’t follow through and these little buggers just come back.
Now I must point one thing out!
If you neighbor has fruit fly and does nothing about it then Getting Rid Of Fruit Flies just may not be possible unless you team up and take war to these flying scoundrels.
Also you will need to put into practice methods to keep them away after they have gone.
Do you have Fruit fly in the Garden or Kitchen?
"Before you take any action you need to clean up all the infested area to take control of your flying vermin."
Sanitization is a must, so by removing the problem areas we remove the Fruit Fly and soon we will be able to put back that lovely tasty fruit in our mouths without fear!
Below I have provided a list of action to take up on
The Fruit Fly Action Plan!
Clean up all the rotten fruit and any infested fruits around below and on the tree or trees, remember we really have to take action as getting rid of fruit flies is not any easy task.
The Fruit Fly life cycle exists for ten days and can become a reoccurring problem if you don’t beat the cycle. It is highly recommended that you get a pen and paper write down your action plan and tick it off as you go!
Okay let’s get into it!
Get that pen and paper ready!
getting rid of fruit flies
Sanitization is a must, so by removing the problem areas we remove the Fruit Fly and soon we will be able to put back that lovely tasty fruit in our mouths without fear!
Below I have provided a list of action to take up on
The Fruit Fly Action Plan!
Clean up all the rotten fruit and any infested fruits around below and on the tree or trees, remember we really have to take action as getting rid of fruit flies is not any easy task.
The Fruit Fly life cycle exists for ten days and can become a reoccurring problem if you don’t beat the cycle. It is highly recommended that you get a pen and paper write down your action plan and tick it off as you go!
Okay let’s get into it!
Get that pen and paper ready!
- Remove all infected fruit from the trees, and any fruit with puncture marks. If in doubt throw it out! You may also want to bag the fruits, see next!
- Cover all new fruits on the trees with a brown paper bag and band. This will help the fruit ripen and keep away fruit fly!
- Wash all dishes thoroughly
- Clear every drain and pipe
- Wash dish cloths in the washing machine to remove scents
- Cover all fruits from the grocer in an airtight container and keep in the fridge. Yes, lock it down!
- Use or discard all ripe fruit. This includes any preserved fruits that you may keep in the cupboard such as raisins, prunes etc.
- Any fermented products that are made from fruits need to be stored and closed well, preferably in the fridge. This includes cordials!
- Clean up the kitchen remove any fermented smells that may attract fruit fly. Let them fly somewhere else, I say!
- Remove all garbage and do not reuse the plastic bag, and clean the bin well with an antiseptic, remember our plan is getting rid of fruit flies so we must follow all the steps.
- Clean your fridge exceptionally well to remove any attracting scents. Vanilla essence will work perfect for this.
- Clean the whole kitchen area and anywhere you may think juice or crumbs may have fallen
- Remove all your compost and dig it into the ground for your next garden bed. Any rotten compost that is still composting must be removed and disposed of. Dig it down really, really deep!
- Clean up all Beer cans and any soda (soft drinks) cordial containers etc!
getting rid of fruit flies
Fruit Fly and Tomatoes
Getting rid of fruit Flies for your Tomatoes can be daunting, but if you don’t have any other fruit around it will be easier than removing them from fruit trees.
Follow the same plan as above but take one more step. Tomatoes have a soft skin and the fruit fly can pierce a green tomato so you will need to remove all the fruits and throw them in a sealed bag.
Once all the fruits have gone you should still have flowers on your tomatoes so don’t panic, you will have new fruits again.
Repellent of fruit fly
Flies avoid Sweet Basil and it can help as a deterrent if planted around your Tomato plants. Because it has such a strong smell it puts the fruit fly radar out of action. Now is this is not a remedy, but it does help and once the fruit fly have gone it’s less likely they will come back.
Follow the same plan as above but take one more step. Tomatoes have a soft skin and the fruit fly can pierce a green tomato so you will need to remove all the fruits and throw them in a sealed bag.
Once all the fruits have gone you should still have flowers on your tomatoes so don’t panic, you will have new fruits again.
Repellent of fruit fly
Flies avoid Sweet Basil and it can help as a deterrent if planted around your Tomato plants. Because it has such a strong smell it puts the fruit fly radar out of action. Now is this is not a remedy, but it does help and once the fruit fly have gone it’s less likely they will come back.
