Fruit flies and their close cousins the mosquito are two types of flies that seem to appear mostly in the warmer months. Fruit flies that are attracted to fruits and vegetables, and mosquitoes that are attracted to indoor plants and moist soil, are not only a nuisance in the home, but also greatly shorten the life of the food and plants they feed on.
Because of the speed of its spread and the general annoyance of seeing it infest the home, people often run to the store to purchase the first toxic insecticide they see.
Fortunately, there are faster and equally effective home remedies that are also much safer than store-bought products!