There are tiny bugs flying around my sink

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The forum discussion centers on the identification and management of fruit flies, specifically Drosophila species, which are attracted to wine and other fermenting fruits. Users share various methods for trapping these pests, including using flypaper, glue boxes, and homemade traps with paper funnels filled with wine or fruit. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of baiting traps with banana and the importance of eliminating potential breeding sources, such as overripe fruit. Participants also mention the challenges of controlling these pests and share humorous anecdotes related to their experiences.

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Most flies like excrement and/or rotting meat. My favorite flies are nectar-eating parasitic flies. They lay their eggs on beetles, and when the eggs hatch, the larvae burrow into the host, killing and eating it. I LOVE it when they parasitize Japanese beetles. Yay! Raised white dot(s) on the carapace? You're a goner, beetle!
 
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~christina~ said:
I assume a rotting carcass would suffice... :rolleyes:

Yeees...

I like a clean kitchen. That's why I keep a hunk of rotting carcass out to keep the flies under control. (Lord knows, I wouldn't want my kitchen to smell of poo...) :wink:
 
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turbo-1 said:
Most flies like excrement and/or rotting meat. My favorite flies are nectar-eating parasitic flies. They lay their eggs on beetles, and when the eggs hatch, the larvae burrow into the host, killing and eating it. I LOVE it when they parasitize Japanese beetles. Yay! Raised white dot(s) on the carapace? You're a goner, beetle!

I wonder if any other substitute is available besides the pleasant ingredient of rotting meat/excrement.

DaveC426913 said:
Yeees...

I like a clean kitchen. That's why I keep a hunk of rotting carcass out to keep the flies under control. (Lord knows, I wouldn't want my kitchen to smell of poo...) :wink:

Your kitchen must be spotless. :smile:
 

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