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Anti-fruit fly kitchen caddy, compost.

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Leoislazy · 22/06/2025 11:16

Hi, my local council recently introduced a weekly compost collection. The bin they provided for indoor use was fine over the winter months but now I’m getting an exodus of fruit flies every time I open the damn lid. I’ve probably been lucky that I have not yet had blow flies and maggots, but I’m sure they’ve got their eyes on it.

Can anyone recommend a kitchen caddy that has a lid that fits securely? The compost bin looks ok but clearly they are getting in somehow.

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Leoislazy · 23/06/2025 18:20

Ddakji · 23/06/2025 18:17

Honestly - try paper caddy bags. You can buy them in the supermarket. We have et had a single fruit fly since making the change.

Thanks Djakji I will try that as well.

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