How many people had a problem with it attracting fruit flies?
2079760
I have not had a problem yet and I have had this on my counter for 3.5 months.
2079761
Yes, I did have some problems with fruit flies. So I used the old remedy of placing a small container next to the steel composter. Fill it with water, a little brown vinegar and a drop or two of dish detergent. The flies are attracted to the vinegar and cannot escape the detergent which breaks the water surface. They then drown.
2079762
We have had no problem with fruit flies with this container (we have had this problem in the past with previous containers). We keep the lid on and take it outside to the main compost area every couple of days.
2079763
No fruit fly problem here. Although it is only May and I have only had the bin for about a month.
539111
Hi there-- okay. Maggots: I've had maggots showing up in the traps I set up. Yes, they are disgusting, but like the adults (when they change into adult flies) they're too dumb to get out. I honestly don't know if vinegar will attract the flies as much as plain water mixed with the "putrid egg" bits used to attract the insects. But honestly, if you have a strong stomach and don't mind removing a trap that has some maggots and/or small flies in it, I don't see the use of adding vinegar to the trap instead of water. That said, if maggots do appear, I suppose an ounce or two of vinegar added to the water wouldn't hurt. I'd say, experiment a bit & see. Hi there-- okay. Maggots: I've had maggots showing up in the traps I set up. Yes, they are disgusting, but like the adults (when they change into adult flies) they're too dumb to get out. I honestly don't know if vinegar will attract the flies as much as plain water mixed with the "putrid egg" bits used to attract the insects. But honestly, if you have a strong stomach and don't mind removing a trap that has some maggots and/or small flies in it, I don't see the use of adding vinegar to the trap instead of water. That said, if maggots do appear, I suppose an ounce or... » Read More Hi there-- okay. Maggots: I've had maggots showing up in the traps I set up. Yes, they are disgusting, but like the adults (when they change into adult flies) they're too dumb to get out. I honestly don't know if vinegar will attract the flies as much as plain water mixed with the "putrid egg" bits used to attract the insects. But honestly, if you have a strong stomach and don't mind removing a trap that has some maggots and/or small flies in it, I don't see the use of adding vinegar to the trap instead of water. That said, if maggots do appear, I suppose an ounce or two of vinegar added to the water wouldn't hurt. I'd say, experiment a bit & see. « Show Less
450254
I think it would....I have not seen fruit flies in my house since I have bought these...I do not like leaving plates of food exposed for more than 5 min unattended so I love them( mesh food covers) I got 2 of them
950633
I don't think that bait would be attractive to fruit flies. It's really designed for house flies and blow flies.
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.
1651279
The only time we had a problem with fruit flies is when I forgot to empty it after processing peaches or other fruits. The great thing about this unit is the ease of cleaning either under the faucet or in the top rack of the dishwasher. We love it.
221644
I wanted to rid my yard of deer flies. Applied it with a stick to a plastic blue drinking cup. The blue attracts deer flies and bees. Hung it in a lower branch so wind blow and attracts flies. Bam! they are stuck and die. Cleared my 3 acres for about 4 mths.
1546079
Yes the fruit flies can't get thru. saw them sitting on the mesh that's it. But has to make sure the bottom is even and no place/gap for the flies to squeeze thru from under. So for I'm very happy with these covers. Able to keep fruit flies away.
835905
Oh no, yuck. They are stinky in order to attract flies and once flies fly in and die it gets even stinkier. I put it about 30 feet from our house in the backyard at beginning of spring when flies are hatching and have to change it a month later due to smell (occupancy). They work to keep the fly population down, we don't have nearly as many anymore as used to be around here.
1503607
My trap had a billion flies, did not notice any other insects...think the bait is too stinky!
921713
Absolutely. I love mine, have used it for four years everyday. No fruit flies in my house!!!
1650754
No - it will be full of dead fruit flies and you won't have any more solution to put in even if you cleaned it out. You leave it out for 30 days though - it was totally worth the money.
451356
There is a charcoal disc filter that fits in the lid. I figured this was more for odor control than any barrier to fruit flies. Perhaps the ones that got in there went in with the banana peels but there don't seem to be any hovering around the bin. It could be the filter blocks some of the attraction of the contents from the flies. Also, I do give it a daily dose of coffee grounds. That probably helps.
491691
as I said in my review, the product did not work to control the cherry fruit fly. That's why I gave it only 1 star. I see other reviews, though, that seem to be quite happy with the Volck oil. I simply can't tell you if it would work for the problem you are experiencing. Sorry
1396258
I put it next to the bunny cage where the flies were originating from. I believe it says to have it in a warm place to attract the flies but it does get stinky so the sun will only make that worse. So I guess it depends on the temperature out and proximity to your living space.
1113100
I haven't seen a single fruit fly (or anything else) buzzing around it. Very much doubt any bugs will get through the carbon filter.
1930942
absollutely! I kept getting flies in my bedroom in my mouth it was horrible. All gone!