For those of you that had a difficult time understanding the gravity of the fruit fly “crisis”, here’s a bit of proof.
I saw 2, or 3 flies in the Garcia’s bedroom this afternoon, when I went in to vacuum the floor. I checked the “apple” fly trap, and it had the rascals walking on top of it; none were taking the dive, so to speak. I picked it up, and checked the contents, and noticed quite a few flies already floating in the vinegar.
Took it to the kitchen, opened up the apple, and dumped the bit of vinegar that was left in it, and the flies, onto a small white plate, and about croaked.
I gathered up the other 2 apples, did the same to them, (one actually was completely dried, with an entire coating on the bottom of dead flies), and dumped them onto the plate as well.
This is what I came up with.
I”m not going to take the time, right now, to count them, but I’m guessing there are about 100, or more, of the “rascals”. I rinsed out the apples, filled them with about 1 1/2 Tbs. of apple cider vinegar, and put them where I collected them.
Within the hour, and with the fresh, strong smelling vinegar, there were already flies gathering. Somehow, something got in the wastebasket in our bathroom, who knows what, and that is what they were eating. And multiplying. Once I figured out to change the garbage bag, things are getting a bit more “normal”.
And here, I thought the crisis was over. Nope. Only averted.
Until next time, stay happy, healthy, and safe. Wash, cover, and protect yourselves.
Post script: a wonderful, happy 69th birthday was had by my friend, lover, partner in all things, my husband; Ivan. Many more, mi amor.