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July 1, 2010 - Ted Snyder
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Nobody likes seeing fruit flies in their home or property, but aren’t these guys just part of everyday life? Actually, they don’t have to be. Fruit flies breed in over-ripe fruit and vegetables (especially onions and potatoes that have reached the end of their shelf life) and in damp areas with some organic build up. This includes drains, the floor under food prep tables, the floor (and sometimes the wall) under the dishwasher, and so forth. Cleaning these areas at least weekly and then drying them out afterwards will go a long way towards reducing fruit fly populations.
Three Best Practices for Reducing Fruit Flies in Commercial Kitchens:
1. If an area is sticky or dirty, clean it with something aside from just bleach. Bleach disinfects, soaps and detergents clean. You need to use a soap or detergent to help reduce fruit flies.
2. Use a floor fan to dry out areas underneath equipment that normally remain wet overnight.
3. Use bioremediation products to break down the organic material that fruit flies can breed in or have a pest management professional apply bioremediation products during their regular service.
Just For Homeowners:
1. Normally fruit flies in homes are just coming from some fruit or vegetables that have sat out for too long. First, check those out.
2. The second most common place is the garbage disposal. Most of us don’t think to clean it out, or if we do, we overlook the area under the rubber flap.
3. If you are still seeing fruit flies, they’re probably not fruit flies, but another close relative, with another source. Stay tuned and we’ll take a look at these fruit fly imposters and what to do about them.
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