The Biology

Fruit flies or scientifically known as the Drosophila melanogaster, are often confused with fungus gnats, owing to their quite similar looks. The common feature includes their attraction towards rotting foods items where the fruit flies’ hovers around more ripened versions, and the latter prefers the rotten materials found in moist soil. Fruit flies lay their eggs on the surface of the fermenting foods and organic materials. The reproduction rate is so high that it becomes very difficult to keep them at bay. The number tends to increase with the laying rate of around 500 eggs which is ridiculously high.