Photo Album: Fruit Flies Enjoy a Drink in Manasquan, NJ
By the Beer Taps
Upon arrival we asked the manager where the activity was the worst. He showed us that it was by the beer taps.
A Few Free Flying Fruit Flies
As we inspected the beer taps we noticed a few fruit flies hovering near the area. We also noticed the panel could be unscrewed, so we removed screws and inspected the area.
Massive Fruit Fly Infestation
Once we removed the panel we found a massive amount of fruit fly larva. Fruit flies will breed in drains, garbage disposals, trash containers, and ripened fruit and vegetables. All that is needed for development is a moist film of fermenting material.
Reproduce Fast
Female fruit flies are capable of laying hundreds of eggs in a short amount of time. In fact, the entire lifecycle from egg to adult can be completed in about a week and, given the opportunity, they will lay about 500 eggs.
Aerosol Bait
We cleaned the area and applied an aerosol bait application. Once the fruit flies come in contact with this application, they will ingest it and, in a short amount of time, be eliminated.
Don't Forget Under the Trap
We also treated under the tap area and applied a residual application to prevent future fruit fly infestation.