Adult Fruit flies are about 1/8 to 1/5-inch-long, dull brownish-yellow to brownish-black. Some species have red eyes. The head and thorax are tan-colored; the abdomen is black and gray underneath. The wings have two “breaks” in the leading edge near the body.
Fruit flies may become a nuisance in homes, restaurants, fruit markets, canneries, etc., especially around decaying or rotting fruit and vegetables. Indoors, flies may be seen hovering around over ripe fruit and vegetables, baked goods containing yeast, garbage cans and beverages like fruit juices, cider, soft drinks, beer, wine and vinegar. Sometimes you will see flies on a rotten banana, potato, tomato, onion, melon, squash, pineapple or apple. Dirty garbage receptacle, unclean sour mop or dishcloth, empty tomato catsup bottle, or drain water in refrigerators or iceboxes can yield a heavy population of these files.
Research shows that fruit flies can transfer germs from a dirty surface onto a clean one. Some of the bacteria they may carry include salmonella, E. coli, and listeria. These three germs each cause food poisoning. Severe cases may put you in the hospital and can even be life-threatening.
Fruit flies cause direct damage by puncturing the fruit skin to lay eggs. During egg laying bacteria from the intestinal flora of the fly are introduced into the fruit. These bacteria cause rotting of the tissues surrounding the egg. When the eggs hatch, the maggots feed on the fruit flesh making galleries. These provide entry for pathogens and increase the fruit decay, making fruits unsuitable for human consumption
fruit flies. Not only are they annoying, they can also be bad for your health. But there are plenty of ways to make them go away for good. We are at Tazkiah using Integrated pest management IPM in controlling Fruit flies and other pest. 056 544 9123
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