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From: bhassan@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Bassem A Hassan)
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Subject: Re: I Want to kill flies
Date: 5 Jan 1996 23:55:23 GMT
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Greetings,

Would anyone know of a good way to get rid of troublesome fruit flies
on crops without effecting the edibility of the food?

Thanks,

Colin,
Edinburgh.

In a recent survey 73.68% of those surveyed in the survey said they found that 
fruit fly larvae enhanced the taste of fruit by a "significant degree"! :)
I suggest you split your crops into 2 varieties: 'regular' and 'plus protein'.
You could sell the 2nd for an extra $1 a pound, and turn a pesty problem into 
profit! :) :)

Good luck.

bassem


PS: the author is not responsible for the content of his writings. He is only a
graduate student!
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