VASCM: Keeping Fruit Flies Out of Macro Bins During Ferment

[Dean Prikazsky]

A PVC frame for the netting is also simple and cheap. 

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On Jun 22, 2015, at 11:00 AM, Nick de Sieyes <nrdesieyes at ucdavis.edu> wrote:

> There are commercially available lids. Alternatively, some folks drape plastic sheeting over the cap on the inside of the bin, which works well enough to reduce insect access to the cap. There are also commercially available screens you can purchase.  Or you could make your own screen w/ a simple wood frame covered w/ a mesh (like this) for a fraction of the cost.
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> On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 10:02 AM, Jeff Griffin via VASCM <vascm at kkn.net> wrote:
>> Hi Folks,
>> Anyone mind giving us advice on best methods for keeping fruit flies out of macro bins during ferment?
>> 
>> Jeff
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