Fruit fly colony in worm farm

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I seem to have a whole colony of fruit flies in my worm farm. What can I do to get rid of them?

Luis · Answer

Fruit flies can invade a worm farm and multiple on fruit scraps. Cover scraps with bedding to prevent the flies’ laying eggs. If you still have the flies, add an inch of sawdust or peat moss to the top of the bedding or cover the bedding with cardboard or plastic. Persistent fruit fly problems may only be resolved by relocating the worm farm outside and insulating it to keep it warm in the winter.

Catherine Smith · Answer

Agree with Luis all those are ideas are good controls. Back off of the amount and frequency of your feeds. You might also want to use a blender to make a thick slurpee of your fruit and veggie leavings. We've found it's one of the simplest ways to avoid visits from these pests.

Jeanette S · Answer

Good luck! We got rid of ours by an old recipe. A small glass filled with red wine vinegar and 2 drops dishwashing liquid. I poured juice off gin over raisins (supposed to be good for aching joints)...those flies loved the gin too!

Marakiaya · Answer

Thanks for the ideas :) the farm is outside and it has a worm blanket too. Will try these ideas as well. Thanks

Chas' Crazy Creations · Answer

Here's a post that might help https://chascrazycreations.com/irish-spring-soap-and-flies/

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