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Life Cycle<\/h2>\n

Females lay about 400 eggs in rotting fruit, on a fermenting fruit or vegetable; or in a damp place. In ideal conditions, the fruit fly goes from egg to adulthood in 8 days. Females can reproduce 4 times during their lifespan of about 4 weeks.<\/p>\n

Habitat and Food<\/h2>\n

Fruit flies are attracted by rotting fruit and vegetables. They can also consume soft drinks, alcohol, ice cream, fermenting flour, as well as containers with waste and recyclable materials inside. They are attracted to light and moisture, so are often found near windows and in bathrooms.<\/p>\n

Undesirable Effects<\/h2>\n

Since the fruit fly is often in contact with all kinds of bacteria and wanders about on people and their food, they could transmit diseases. As in the case of any parasite, a fruit fly infestation is unpleasant for the occupants.<\/p>\n

Signs of Infestation<\/h2>\n

Fruit flies around fermenting food or beverages, as well as in bathrooms or around windows are signs of an infestation.<\/p>\n

Preparation Steps for a Treatment<\/h2>\n