Does this help keep fruit flies out?
1992977
Even though the cover top is a little bit wobbly, it does cover the tray well so nothing can get into the inside.
1992978
I believe it would serve well to keep fruit flies out, as long as one doesn't sneak in before the lid is closed!
1888700
I bought the Garlic Barrier to keep away white flies and and spider mites and ants. They also help keep other insects away from plants. I bought my over a year ago and it is working for me. Remember it needs to be mix with water. I took a sponge and placed it with some of the plants. My garden is in pots on my deck.
479758
I don't see how fruit flies could get in. It doesn't close so tightly that it takes any strength to open--for a human; and I don't see any space for a fruit fly to crawl in. (Though honestly, I don't recall every meeting a fruit fly.??) I'd give it a try, if I were you.
2211543
I am not familiar with the sand flies of NZ. If they have any size of consequence, I would imagine the mesh would be fine enough to keep them out. My disappointment came from its inability to keep out the very tiny gnats of Wisconsin.
987614
Even if it doesn't, a good solution to drain flies is drain cleaner. I know, seems kind of cruel but it does kill them. Bleach works too.
215297
I put one in my sunroom to catch those little gnats that fly around potting soil. Seemed to do the trick, but perhaps they were fruit flies. If they can be attracted to a vinegar-y smell, then it would likely work for you since they'll climb down inside and drown.
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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.
1048818
I bought this bag to keep the bananas fresh and away from fruit flies. It doesn't work at all. The fruit spoiled faster! And the color, yellow attracts fruit flies. Send it back of you can. I think Amazon should discontinue selling this. If it had been the first product I purchased through Amazon I wouldn't have made a second.
974891
Yes, it will catch fruit flies. I'll have some on the tape the next day when I didn't even know I had any.
494415
I haven't had a problem with fruit flies. However, I use them for potatoes and onions which I think do no tend to attract these critters.
1803082
It should, it killed fruit flies, yard flies, and the ones that bite (which I thought were horse flies)...
2115936
I never tried fruit fly but mine did get a gnat. It went inbetween the sets of wires. I would get it! My favorite toy & I HATE all bugs! Best investment
1651280
I never had a problem with fruit flies around my Green Cycler, but they are unavoidable at certain times of the year. During tomato season they wreak havoc on my fruit bowl, so I place a small dish of vinegar and dish soap on the counter to catch them.
431241
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.
1040491
I think it does attract flies from all of my neighbor's backyards. I wish everyone on the block had one of these. I don't think this is actually a problem because it does trap them very effectively and I do not see any flies other than right at the trap.
1735394
For sure NOT. The ones that have multiple layers are great, I have since gotten a few re-chargeable ones and they are great. This may work for regular flies but not fruit flies.
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.