How to Get Rid of Red-Eyed Fruit Flies
Red-Eyed Fruit Fly, (tanned colored body, 1/10th to 1/5th of an inch long with bright red eyes) if you squash one, it may leave a red residue, it is not blood, this is the coloring is from its eyes.
Breeding sites contain Moist/Fresh Decaying Organic matter.
The key to eliminating an infestation is locating and removing or treating breeding sites.
Catching the ones flying around help reduce the number of baby makers.
•Sink and tub/shower drains •Foods laying out or forgotten about •Dirty mops and mop pails- Hang mops to properly dry •Sour rags and towels •Food and drink preparation and storage areas •Cracks and voids along any areas that may have moisture issues •Trash cans, recycling containers and trash (dumpsters) disposal areas •Clean out the bottom of trash cans •Garbage disposals Attractants: They are attracted more to odors than light.
They like fresh fruits and vegetables, such as bananas, grapes, peaches, pineapples, tomatoes, any decomposing organic material.
Traps-fruit placed in box-shaped glue traps, apple cider or balsamic vinegar or grenadine in saucer with 1-2 drops of dish detergent, or place vinegar, grenadine, or a banana in water into a bottle neck shaped receptacle with a funnel place over it upside down.
Drains/Floors Once you have an infestation, removal of breeding sites for 5-7 days is normal time to break the life cycle to eliminate the problem.
There are several products that work very well in control and elimination of hard to reach breeding sites.
Sprays and Foggers INSIDE: I would suggest using an active ingredient of pyrethrin.
This is made from a chrysanthemum flower.
It is regarded as a generally safe ingredient and extremely effective for knock down situations.
OUTSIDE: A good residual insect spray is a long-term control method used in outside applications.
Always read and follow the directions on the labels.
Note: Treatment needs to be consistent daily for usually 5-7 days in order to break the life cycle.
Severe infestations may take an additional week.
Recommendations: Treat all possible breeding sites.
• DO NOT assume that all breeding sources are from inside • Placing tape over overflows, drains and other possible entry points and catching them helps to determine possible breeding sites • DO NOT assume that all breeding sources are from inside • Use liners in trash cans, empty trash frequently, and use sealed lids on containers • Clean dumpsters and dumpster pads on a weekly basis especially during fly season and placedumpsters as far away from the building as possible
Breeding sites contain Moist/Fresh Decaying Organic matter.
The key to eliminating an infestation is locating and removing or treating breeding sites.
Catching the ones flying around help reduce the number of baby makers.
•Sink and tub/shower drains •Foods laying out or forgotten about •Dirty mops and mop pails- Hang mops to properly dry •Sour rags and towels •Food and drink preparation and storage areas •Cracks and voids along any areas that may have moisture issues •Trash cans, recycling containers and trash (dumpsters) disposal areas •Clean out the bottom of trash cans •Garbage disposals Attractants: They are attracted more to odors than light.
They like fresh fruits and vegetables, such as bananas, grapes, peaches, pineapples, tomatoes, any decomposing organic material.
Traps-fruit placed in box-shaped glue traps, apple cider or balsamic vinegar or grenadine in saucer with 1-2 drops of dish detergent, or place vinegar, grenadine, or a banana in water into a bottle neck shaped receptacle with a funnel place over it upside down.
Drains/Floors Once you have an infestation, removal of breeding sites for 5-7 days is normal time to break the life cycle to eliminate the problem.
There are several products that work very well in control and elimination of hard to reach breeding sites.
Sprays and Foggers INSIDE: I would suggest using an active ingredient of pyrethrin.
This is made from a chrysanthemum flower.
It is regarded as a generally safe ingredient and extremely effective for knock down situations.
OUTSIDE: A good residual insect spray is a long-term control method used in outside applications.
Always read and follow the directions on the labels.
Note: Treatment needs to be consistent daily for usually 5-7 days in order to break the life cycle.
Severe infestations may take an additional week.
Recommendations: Treat all possible breeding sites.
• DO NOT assume that all breeding sources are from inside • Placing tape over overflows, drains and other possible entry points and catching them helps to determine possible breeding sites • DO NOT assume that all breeding sources are from inside • Use liners in trash cans, empty trash frequently, and use sealed lids on containers • Clean dumpsters and dumpster pads on a weekly basis especially during fly season and placedumpsters as far away from the building as possible
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