Do they keep fruit flies away when used indoors long term?
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I have never used this item long term indoors. It does a great job indoors and outdoors when I had food exposed. The bottom is not a solid seal, it just sits on the table. Not sure if very small insects would be kept out. Hope that helps.
729107
I have not had a problem with Orange Guard attracting fruit flies, and it certainly would kill them on contact. Put a some water in a small container and add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and a couple drops of hand-washing dish detergent. The fruit flies will go there and get stuck (and die) because of the soap--after they are attracted to the vinegar. Spray any stray ones with the Orange Guard. I keep it handy inside and out all of the time.
1444027
Yes it will. I've had the can for several years as well. And I can't ever remember having an issue with flies/gnats. I didn't clean mine out weekly either. The trash has even been full for a day or so without me noticing flies.
494415
I haven't had a problem with fruit flies. However, I use them for potatoes and onions which I think do no tend to attract these critters.
2109750
Yes. Holes are ver small. It keeps the fruit flies out. Just make sure you place something on the sides to keep it down.
556113
Can't tell you about gnats but it definitely keeps flies away. We use indoor and outdoor. We don't seen to have gnats.
1391995
You wouldn't want the smell in your home. The smell is what attracts the fly's. It's for outdoors use.
1372812
as far as I know ladybugs like mites. And they can live up to two years. They will of course fly away if outside. if you use them indoors...after they have done their job just vacuum them up and release outside. I am not a ladybug expert.
125111
I, too, kept mine inside. I do know that the worms don't do well with prolonged very high (90+) temperatures. I would definitely keep them in a the shade, or perhaps in a garage, during the hottest part of the summer. Good luck.
451356
There is a charcoal disc filter that fits in the lid. I figured this was more for odor control than any barrier to fruit flies. Perhaps the ones that got in there went in with the banana peels but there don't seem to be any hovering around the bin. It could be the filter blocks some of the attraction of the contents from the flies. Also, I do give it a daily dose of coffee grounds. That probably helps.
1967477
The odor of the product to attract the flies is too strong for indoor use. It has a dead fish smell and would not be good indoors. Also would not be sanitary if used indoors.Works great outdoors.
1439721
Mine are still effective after over a year of use and I still use it. Make sure to keep it indoor because it has the tendency to thickened.
1597155
Other answers tell most of the story. I will only add that the bait is heated by sunlight which spreads the odor. So if used indoors you would need a way to keep it warm. I half it sitting in a hot water bath. Yes the smell is vile, but the flies are worse and the trap works well.
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Yes I believe you can - but turely its an outdoor product.The flies indoor shall be limited and can be countered via insecticide. For indoor this may have an odour but keeping it away from seating area may resolve it
1406935
As long as you keep them in the fridge. They are the best insect control !!!!!
450254
I think it would....I have not seen fruit flies in my house since I have bought these...I do not like leaving plates of food exposed for more than 5 min unattended so I love them( mesh food covers) I got 2 of them
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There were no fruit flies where we were camping, so not sure if the mesh would keep them out. The covers did do a great job keeping the flies away from our food.