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<title>Re: How can i get rid of fruit flies in my compost bin</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:13:54 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The only thing I've found that really works is something called Bintrol which is designed to deal with the flies in wheelie bins. Its a small felt pad impregnated with a common insecticide. It repels the little beasties and works a treat. The only thing i...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:37:45 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After you add new scraps and what not to the bin, mix it and put a layer of leaves on top. I did this and i don't get the cloud of flies when i open it up.]]></description>
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<title>Re: How can i get rid of fruit flies in my compost bin</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:35:47 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am under the impression that compost bins do not ATTRACT fruit flies but their eggs are already laid in the skins of fruit when you get them home and then they hatch out in the bins. Does anybody know if this is true?]]></description>
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<title>Re: How can i get rid of fruit flies in my compost bin</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I lifted my lid and got a swarm of the little buggers which in turn flew up my nose, ugh, but if they are part of the process, I will have to just figure out to wear a mask or something......]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:19:53 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I just take a can of Raid with me and give the bin a spray. It seems to get rid of the blighters for a week or so, but they soon come back!<br/>]]></description>
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<title>How wet should it be? </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:50:13 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We also have a similar problem with fruit flies in our compost and were wondering how wet to keep the compost? Does the water also attract the flies? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:28:09 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[mine have all died down. There is still a small cloud when I open the lid, but they are not everywhere now. I guess they must go through a stage?  But do worms eat them? My compost is HEAVING with worms!!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:27:42 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although my compost bin is at the end of the garden I still have the small flies in my house, I can't even have a glass of wine without having to pick out the flies - urghh!!  Also my neighbour happened to mention all the small flies they are getting in t...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:31:19 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[your compost bin is to wet add paper]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:20:23 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Place a layer of cardboard or newspaper over each new deposit of compost." By this are you referring to the matter deposited in the composter?]]></description>
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