- The passage describes how fruit flies are attracted to ripe and rotting fruits and vegetables. A single fruit fly can lay up to 500 eggs on fruit.
- While fruit flies are annoying, they are mostly harmless. However, they spread quickly so people want to get rid of them. Pesticide sprays kill them but also spread poison.
- The passage recommends removing and storing all fruits. It also suggests making a vinegar and fruit trap to catch remaining flies in the home.