Showing posts with label Flies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flies. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

DIY All Natural Fruit Fly Killer

 Just A Drop of Dish Soap


There has been way too much rain this month for my usual Full Moon photography.

It did make some short appearances but, avoided my fooling around with the camera.

Spending plenty of time indoors I noticed fruit flies hanging around the kitchen.



 

In Japan, this is what Apple Cider Vinegar in a bottle looks like.

It's been a while since I searched the internet for a natural way to eliminate these bugs.

So, you might want to Google it yourself for recipes.






Here's how it all started. Just put one drop of dish soap in a container.

If you like feeling silly, sing a Mary Poppins song, the pesty insects might like it, too!




The Bottle of Vinegar May Last a Whole Year!


Sometimes I'll put a splash of vinegar on my salad but, not even a teaspoon full.

For the month of December, I'm posting a photo of how many fruit flies have drowned.





 Not bad, considering I spilled the thing once after the first week, trying to count the bugs.

There aren't any more fruit flies buzzing around my apples, bananas, and pears.

Some folks would probably suggest keeping fruits in the refrigerator.

But, that would put way too much restriction on how many beers could fit in there!


Here's a Pioneer Woman's Recipe, I found for you to try.


Have Safe and Happy Holidays!

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Fly United From Okinawa, Japan (Photo) This Is Science OK?

That's right. The photo you're looking at I wanted to title "Fly United" but, I don't want the guys from some big airplane company coming after me so, I decided I'd better make a scientific title and caption.

This couple of flies were discovered in Okinawa, Japan.  They can be found just about anywhere around the world.  Their common name is Green Bottle Fly or a Blow Fly. 

The science part is where it gets a little confusing and I'm really no scientist so, I'll give you the references I found.  Then, you can decide who you want to believe.

WIKIPEDIA calls these flies Lucilia sericata.

1ST RESPONSE PEST CONTROL just says their scientific name is Calliphora or  Phaenicia species.

If you are really interested in bugs, there's plenty of information for you at both these sources.

Should you be looking for work, the guys over at Pest Management got a big banner you can click on that says "We're Hiring".

Now, that's got me wondering. 

If I applied for a job and had to go for an interview, I wonder if I could Fly United from Okinawa, Japan !