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Rebecca
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Posted: Jan 23 2007 at 7:33pm \| IP Logged

Rebecca wrote:

I used to used vinegar to clean and now I think that might have been part of the problem. I understand that it can be used to kill them but I swear they are attracted to it.

Um... yes Rebecca, thus the reason the vinegar traps are so effective.

That brain connection started working right after I hit "Post Reply".

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Posted: Jan 23 2007 at 7:35pm \| IP Logged

Rebecca wrote:

I used to used vinegar to clean and now I think that might have been part of the problem. I understand that it can be used to kill them but I swear they are attracted to it.

This is totally the problem. And it's compuonded by the fact that my kids will use vinegar to clean and then leave the rag wherever. I think I'm going to switch to Basic H and tea tree for awhile...

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Posted: Jan 23 2007 at 8:32pm \| IP Logged

They like limes and margaritas, too. 'Course, I don't use them as cleaning fluids.

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Posted: Jan 23 2007 at 8:46pm \| IP Logged

MacBeth wrote:

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Sounds like a cross between heaven and Jumanji!!

(Totally off fruit flies topic) - it took me a while to get Africa out of my system - went back to do missionary work just before college. I still think with nostalgia sometimes of the constant background noise of all the bugs and wildlife, the vibrant colors, my yard: my avocado tree (with big plump purple avocados), mango and mulberry trees, hibiscus and bouganvillea, passion fruit and lychees. BUT - I do not miss the mosquitoes and malaria and snakes (my personal phobia!)and lots of other exotic unwanted guests.
Anyway.. back to fruit flies....

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Posted: Jan 24 2007 at 5:18am \| IP Logged

In addition to traps and removing fruit and other culprits, I put a spoonful of baking soda and boiling water down my drains each night. Supposedly drains are a favorite hiding place when not in use.

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