Fruit flies in Winter?

[Scooter68]

If you have any doubt about how hardy fruit flies are... This basement room is now at about 57 degrees and has been for at least a month. I check my airlocks about every 3-4 weeks in cool weather. 10 carboys so ten airlocks and here's what was in the airlocks.
So Yes you do need airlocks / covers on containers year round. (PS - It wasn't Alcohol in the airlocks so they didn't die happy. )

 

[sour_grapes]

Wow. That surprised me!

 

[user 32114]

Wow. That surprised me!

nope, @Scooter68 lives on the opposite corner of Arkansas as me, and yesterday i was killing gnats flying around in my wine room. and changing out airlocks, since i am not fermenting any wines right now just bulk aging it is cold in my wine room,
Dawg

 

[Sailor323]

When I have fruit fly problems I use an automated insecticide dispenser. It spays a bit of insecticide into the air every 15 minutes and is rated for use in food prep areas. I also cure sausages and some cheeses in my cellar

 

[JustJoe]

One of the benefits of living in Minnesota is that insects, including fruit flies, disappear in the winter.

 

[beano]

They have not let up here in North Carolina yet. 38 degrees F. yesterday and still picking on my stuff in the old cold building out back. (Momma says I can't bring that stinky stuff inside.) It'll be good come spring though.
Also, Merry Christmas fellow wine makers.hohoho