One Of The Most Annoying Bugs Is Back In Minnesota!

I can tell that one of my co-workers had a banana for lunch the other day at work. I didn't actually see the soon-to-be disgusting peel that is leftover, but there was another sign. In fact, I've been trying to hit it for the past 30 minutes while I've been chatting with the world on the radio. I'm so annoyed by this ridiculousness that I decided to confront the situation the Minnesota way—a.k.a. passive-aggressive confrontation.

WARNING: The Most Annoying Bug Is Now Back in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

To all who have purchased bananas, you are now at risk. The most annoying, little bug is back and it will find you. It has one job and that is to fly towards your face and in front of you...constantly. It also has a very special skill...breeding at rapid rates. The annoying fruit fly is back and there is a chance this pest could make you sick.

How Many Eggs Do Fruit Flies Lay?

According to Orkin, female fruit flies can begin breeding when they are just two days old. Much to our dismay, they can lay about 400 eggs during their lifetime, with an average of about five eggs at a time. And in rapid fashion, those eggs hatch after about 12 hours. A metamorphosis happens with that little larvae and about 9 days later, you get to start swatting at an adult fruit fly.

Are Fruit Flies Dangerous to Humans?

Fruit flies do not bite humans but according to todayshomeowner.com, they do carry bacteria and diseases. Because fruit flies love walking around decaying food and fruit and this is also where the females lay their eggs, this is where the safety of humans comes into play. If infested fruit is ingested, it could cause gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea in humans. Don't worry too much though because most of our stomachs have enough acid in it to combat this. Just be cautious though and thoroughly wash all fruit before you eat them.

Easy Way To Kill Fruit Flies At Your House (Or Office)

Orkin's website recommended that you need a process for sanitizing areas and a professional pest control service in order to fully eliminate an annoying fruit fly infestation. I disagree. I've been easily killing off fruit flies for years and the tip below has always been a winner for me.

Jessica Williams

Step 1: Find a glass or container
Step 2: Put an inch...or whatever amount you want (this isn't science) in the container
Step 3: Cover the container with saran wrap and secure it. Make sure nothing can sneak out of it on the sides. (I use Cling Wrap or Saran Wrap with a rubber band)
Step 4: Cut some slits in the Saran Wrap or plastic so the fruit flies can get in.
Step 5: Wait 24 hours or so and empty out the dead fruit flies. If the pests are still bothering you, repeat all of the steps until the problem goes away.

Rentokil.com also suggests that you routinely clean your bathroom and sink drains regularly.

My suggestion for all co-workers, children, and husbands to also take their banana peels outside to the garbage or put them in a Ziploc so they are sealed up tight.

And to my co-workers...I just realized that I had a banana the other day. It was probably mine. Sorry!

Jessica Williams

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