There are tiny bugs flying around my sink

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying and managing tiny flying bugs, suspected to be fruit flies, in a household setting. Participants share experiences, potential solutions, and various methods for trapping these pests, along with some humorous commentary on their behaviors and characteristics.

Discussion Character

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  • Debate/contested
  • Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes tiny flying bugs that are attracted to wine and suggests they might be fruit flies, noting their bright red eyes.
  • Several participants agree that the bugs are likely fruit flies, with one mentioning their difficulty in extermination.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that the red eyes could be a result of the wine consumption.
  • Participants share various trapping methods, including using flypaper baited with banana and homemade traps using cups and paper funnels.
  • One participant mentions the effectiveness of apple cider vinegar as a trap for fruit flies.
  • There is a discussion about the reproductive biology of fruit flies, with some participants sharing interesting facts from Wikipedia.
  • Another participant raises a question about whether similar traps would work for larger flies, expressing uncertainty about their attraction to wine or vinegar.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

While many participants agree that the flying bugs are likely fruit flies, there is no consensus on the best method for trapping them or the effectiveness of various approaches. Some methods are shared as potentially effective, but individual experiences vary.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various trapping techniques and bait preferences, indicating that effectiveness may depend on specific circumstances and the type of flies present. There are also references to different types of traps and their success rates, which may not apply universally.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals dealing with fruit fly infestations in their homes, those interested in DIY pest control methods, and readers curious about the biology and behavior of fruit flies may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
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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  • #32
~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:
 
  • #33
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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