Is the mesh fine enough to keep out fruit flies? Thank you! aloha
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The mesh is but you have to watch out for the bottom part which can be tricky to keep sealed on the table.
1499236
Yes, it is fine enough for that, but remember that most fruit flies come from eggs that are already on the fruit when you bring it in the house, so you will still see them around if that is the case.
1499237
I don't know the answer to that yet, as I purchased them and haven't used them this year.
2099689
I would have to say "no" but we didn't use it but once last year and had no problems with no-see-ums where we were. For keeping out flies, bees, and other bugs it is great. Make sure the bottom makes contact with the ground everywhere so they can't get in.
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Well, I'm not sure cause those fruit flies are so darn tiny I suppose they could slip thru the mesh, but if ya hit them they will be zapped'! I bought one as a Christmas gift for my son and he's successfully zapped flies and crickets (so far). One person told me it only stuns bees, but works great on other flying insects. My daughter and her partner are moving to Conn. in May and they bought one cause they were so pleased with how well it works and think it will come in very handy with all the flyin' bugs there! I know several people who have them and they are ALL pleased. Good luck!
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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.
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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.
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I think it would be great, and I think the mesh is fine enough so that mosquitos couldn't get through.
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I don't know ......the mesh netting is small holes, but I have no idea how small of a hole a mosquitoe can fit through.........never thought of it really
524898
The mesh is VERY fine. Can't picture moths getting in these bags. I love them. Hope you love them too.
226630
Yes, definitely. Not even a mosquito or ant can fit through the mesh holes...they are truly minute. The only entry point is the zippered entrance OR if there is a tear somewhere. The mesh is pretty tight.
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I would think that fruit flies could enter the bag. Even if the weave is tight enough to restrict them, the draw string top doesn't really provide a good enough barrier. These are some of the highest quality bags that I could find - use them for green coffee beans but couldn't be sure about produce and different types of produce would make a difference also.
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The best way to deal with the fruit flies... I control them with apple cider vinager and a drop of dawn dish soap. Then I let the worms eat everything in the bin before I add anything else.. I use Heinz cider. Not sure why but I've tried other brands and did not catch any flies. I also use a stemless wine glass. I've been doing this for several years and no mater what u put in your bin. Ur gonna get other visitors. As long as they aren't harmful to the worms they can be controlled.
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It's happened a couple of times in the past 8 months with fruit flies--usually when there was a lot of fruit in it (go figure). I changed the filter and try to empty it every couple of days. Hasn't been a problem lately.
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The mesh is about 2" square, so it would keep out larger birds like Jays and Robins. Maybe a small finch could squeak through. I use it as netting to protect my chickens from hawks. I have tried cheaper netting, but this stuff is much better quality and lasts much longer in the sun.
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Dear Beth, I purchased the copper mesh to prevent snails from climbing and eating up leaves on certain young fruit trees which I am experimenting with. It's wonderfully effective, very easy to cut and shape to your needs.
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I believe it would serve well to keep fruit flies out, as long as one doesn't sneak in before the lid is closed!
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It is not airtight, but I believe it will keep out bugs. At least no bugs have gotten in mine
2079763
No fruit fly problem here. Although it is only May and I have only had the bin for about a month.