Does the lid on this fit tightly enough to keep out fruit flies?
872118
I am not really familiar with fruit flies but this little step can does fit pretty tight. I have never had any problem with any kind of bug getting into or arround the can.
872119
With a bio-bag, it creates a near-seal, which seems like it would hold them back a bit. I don't have much of a problem with them where I live, though.
872120
I've never had fruit flies but the lid fits pretty standard just like other step cans. held closed mostly by the weight of the lid. when the lid is closed, the fruit smell should be contained so that would also keep fruit flies out as well.
2089038
Yes, it's not a great fit, but it functions well. I don't know of a lid that would fit better.
1725595
Yes, as long as the lid is kept down, it is tight enough to keep them out.,
1730705
No, the lid fits too tightly and there would be nothing to hold it open inside the bin if it was not out over the top
1160121
I don't have the answer but I can suggest that in the summer when the fruit flies are around, I found putting saran type plastic wrap on the outside of the filter then putting it back into the lid kept them from getting into the compost bin. Good suggest regarding the Lysol!!I would like to know the answer to this question as well.
1198142
The blue lid does not fit tight. However, after the sticks are in, they hold the top in place. I used a knife under the blue top to pry it off after my fruit pops were frozen. Hope this helps.
2066339
No the lid does not fit tightly at all -and the picture shows three but when ordered you receive one.i purchased three and own four.i found if you put plastic suran wrap between jar and lid it keeps things fresh, I store my brown sugars in it that way works and there is no clumping or hardening so far and its been weeks.hope this helps until anchor hocking fixes the problem.
284843
After use, does the lid fit tight enough to control odor? Is there such a thing as biodegradable bags?
1612459
No but it does keep the bugs out. It fits tight so the kids don't like to open and close the zippers all the time.
1130674
yes, it does seal tightly and keep out odors . on a side note i do try to keep all other freezer foods completely covered so that they don't get smell from them
786461
Yes, It is quite snug, and requires that you pull firmly to remove the lid.
742246
Yes, there is a a little bit of a gap between the table and the edge of the food umbrella, but our fly problem isn't that bad, and I've never had flies still get to the food while covering it with this product.
1633451
I don't have any problem with the lid fitting correctly...it fits well, not absolutely air-tight, but good for cookies, etc. Haven't ever washed it in the dishwasher, so can't speak to that issue...but I don't think that I would do that.
350266
There is not a rubber seal around the lid but it is pretty heavy. I have mine on the counter top for kumbucha and tea and do not have a problem with flies. It is pretty large if you have the space in thre refrigerator it would probably work well enough for that job.
2085167
dot think so - it is in my IN home and I am in California. some rust around thebottom when received. Still it covers a plate of fruit or tomatoes to keep out flies.
738070
I don't think this screen has a fine enough mesh to keep out fruit flies. (Does anything?) I bought it to keep out mosquitos, which it does very well. That said, you could probably impede a great number of them. Just don't expect total prevention.
693207
I do organic gardening and don't use pesticides on my fruit and vegetables, so occasionally fruit flies will appear if I leave them out of the refrigerator or dispose of them in the trash. Using this compost bucket I don't have any problems with fruit flies escaping it if they happen to hatch from any food I've put in there. They can't fit through the plastic screen in the lid. As I sometimes don't empty the contents into my outdoor compost bin for several days, this is a good thing.