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My compost bin is infested with lots of little flies, how can I get rid of them? These flies are fruit flies; they are tiny, about the size of a midge. They help break down the fruit and vegetable material in your bin and are harmless and an nevitable part of composting. In warmer months their population increases and they can become a nuisance when you remove the lid of your bin. To help reduce their numbers, make sure that you bury any fruit and vegetable scraps under some garden material or wrap them in newspaper. You can add a sprinkling of soil over the surface; this will suppress them temporarily, although it is not advisable to add lots of soil to your bin, as it will slow down the composting process. Don’t be tempted to add fly spray as this will kill off other useful creatures in your bin! |
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