Drosophila Belong in a Research Lab

They do not belong in my room, my safe haven, and one of the few places where I can be naked without getting a ticket for indecency.

I have yummy fruits in my room that belong to ME and not to the fruit flies that have infiltrated my sanctuary. I tried the fly tape, and it was successful, in maybe about 10-15 of them. I think they got a little frisky, which I don't blame them for, since I would get it on in my room too ;). From an original group of about 10 flies, there are now 50. Insert angry face.

Thanks to the wonders of the internet, I have made my own bowl trap: apple cider vinegar and soap covered by plastic wrap with small holes. The vinegar is the alluring fragrance and the soap is to break the tension in the liquid so the flies will drown on demand! The small holes are to allow them to come in, and not be smart enough to fly out. muahaha!

Another favorite how-to is the plastic zip lock bag trap:

• Place a few slices of an apple inside a zip lock bag
• Leave an inch open to allow pests to enter. The little pests will soon be on and surrounding the apple.
• Zip the bag closed and crush each one with your fingertips.

I will update on the success of my trap. That cantaloupe is mine, dammit!