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Drosophila spp.
Small tan flies with red eyes that breed in fermenting fruit, drains, and sugary residues — capable of explosive population growth.
3–4 mm (≈ 1/8 inch)
Tan to light brown body with a darker abdomen and bright red eyes.
Transparent, longer than the body.
Overripe fruits, vegetables, sugary spills, and fermenting liquids like beer and wine.
Erratic hovering near food sources. Eggs reach adulthood in 8–10 days; one female can lay up to 500 eggs in a 2-week lifespan.
Kitchens, grocery stores, food prep zones, compost piles, recycling bins, and drains with organic buildup.
Can transfer bacteria from fermenting matter to fresh food, creating a food-safety hazard in kitchens and food businesses.
Every fruit fly engagement follows our proven three-step methodology — tailored precisely to this pest.
Trace breeding sites — fruit, drains, bins, mop heads — and grade the infestation.
Set apple-cider vinegar traps, apply professional drain treatments, and remove all fermenting matter.
Verify drain sanitation weekly during warm months.
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