How can I avoid fruit flies in my kitchen container?

Fruit flies are an unfortunate seasonal issue. Try emptying your kitchen container frequently, washing it out regularly, and making sure the lid is secure and has a charcoal air filter to let the container 'breathe' while keeping smells inside.  When emptying your kitchen container, twist and tie off the compostable liner bags to keep any fruit flies inside the bags. 

Containers with rinseable and replaceable charcoal filters can help manage odor. Another tip is to keep compostable materials in the refrigerator or freezer.


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1. Where can I purchase compostable bags to line my kitchen container?
2. What can I do with my yard waste?
3. How can I start composting at home?
4. What types of outdoor composting bins are available?
5. What can I put in my outdoor compost bin?
6. What do I need to do to make my outdoor compost better?
7. Is pet waste compostable?
8. What are my other options for composting in Charlottesville, if I can't compost at home?
9. What's the difference between biodegradable and compostable?
10. How do I know if my take-out food container is compostable?
11. Can I use compostable bags when I drop-off my compost?
12. How can I avoid odors from my kitchen container?
13. What else, besides food scraps, can I compost at home?
14. How do I set up my kitchen to start composting?
15. Why should I compost?
16. What kind of compostable bags are used at the City Market?
17. Can I compost meat, eggshells, oils & fats, or compostable plastics at home?
18. How can I avoid fruit flies in my kitchen container?
19. Can brown paper bags be composted?
20. Are pizza boxes compostable?
21. What happens to my food scraps after they get dropped off?
22. What are 'greens' and 'browns'?