Fruit Flies in Kitchen Compost Bin: Simple Fix

Fruit flies in a covered kitchen compost container indicate the bin is too large for the waste volume, allowing material to sit too long. The solution: use a smaller container and empty it weekly.

Why It Works

Fruit flies need time to breed. Emptying the bin every 7 days interrupts their lifecycle. No insecticides needed—just match container size to your household’s waste production.

If you generate more scraps, compost more frequently or get a larger household!