Steph101 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 When I emptied the droppings tray this afternoon, I noticed a few tiny little back flies running and jumping around the droppings. Never seen this before. I keep the cube spotlessly clean, and give it a good shake every couple of days with red mite powder, diatom, and occasionally, some Stalosan. Needless to say I panicked and scrubbed the cube out with Stardops and hot water, same as i do every week. They get fresh straw most days too. What could it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Fleas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 You're kidding. Thing is, me and my son checked the girls over and couldn't find a thing. What should I do? Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westleigh Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 i dont think its fleas,just little flies we get from time to time,dont worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 3 D's Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Dont worry i have had them before, its nothing to worry about. Fleas are smaller than that...i think! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 try wiping it over with some citronella oil in water when cleaning, this helps as the flies do not like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I had some too. I think they might be fruit flies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingRamses Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I had exactly the same too just today and for the first time and they cleared off once I had cleaned, I am sure they will be back but trick is to just keep it all clean!! I run a blowtorch around the inside of my wooden house as well but not recommended on the Eglu or Cube!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 A couple of drops of citronella oil on a piece of kitchen roll popped in the droppings tray should sort it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moggie Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I agree with the others, sounds like fruit flies - those teeny tiny flies. I don't thinkg they are a big problem, if you take away the poo and clean out often that should help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Fruit flies! Thanks everyone - I knew I'd seen them somewhere before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Ah thats handy to know as i've had these before in the wooden coop but didn't think i needed to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
