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Old 08-24-2019, 07:08 AM   #1
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My house was full of them recently.

Took a wide topped glass and put a bit of red wine in it. Covered the top with plastic wrap. Punched a small hole in the center of the wrap. They can get in, but can't get out...All gone in 24 hrs.
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Old 08-24-2019, 07:11 AM   #2
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We've had a lot of fruit flies this summer, and there were a ton at Heath Market yesterday--is this a thing? Anyone know why?

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We've had a lot of fruit flies this summer, and there were a ton at Heath Market yesterday--is this a thing? Anyone know why?

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Probably tagging along with the recent influx of presidential candidates. They are of the same ilk!
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Psalm 78:25

"He sent swarms of flies among them, which devoured them, And frogs, which destroyed them."
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Another good trick is to fill a glass with apple cider vinegar and then add a few drops of dish soap. That catches them well too.
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Probably tagging along with the recent influx of presidential candidates. They are of the same ilk!
True but a more true description would be fruit loops.
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My house was full of them recently.

Took a wide topped glass and put a bit of red wine in it. Covered the top with plastic wrap. Punched a small hole in the center of the wrap. They can get in, but can't get out...All gone in 24 hrs.
The fruit flies or the wine?
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True but a more true description would be fruit loops.
Yes, or fruit cakes....!
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Hope it wasn't Opus 1 or Silver Oak.....Walmart carries a $3 red especially for fruit flies
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The visiting flies may enjoy a nice sangria. 🍷
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My house was full of them recently.

Took a wide topped glass and put a bit of red wine in it. Covered the top with plastic wrap. Punched a small hole in the center of the wrap. They can get in, but can't get out...All gone in 24 hrs.
Waist of good alcohol
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