toorudez said:I had a nice IPA percolating in the primary fermentor for a few weeks. I went out of town for work and came home to a swarm of fruit flies with eggs all over it. I cried a bit inside as the whole thing went down the kitchen sink.
Time to think about a fermentation chamber!
ArcaneXor said:They get in there, too. I hate those damn things.
Not sure why, I live in Florida and ferment in my garage in a converted freezer. Never had a bug problem. Actually with the amount of co2 the the yeast make I would think it's almost impossible for them to live in there. Either way a nice cool co2 heavy environment and a simple airlock with vodka should resolve your problems....
This is how I ferment, not because of fruit flies but because IMO it is just better. With the right process they are easier to clean and sanitize. Not to mention the fact I can transfer to my keg with Co2 and not risk infection. I swapped out my buckets for 1/4 slim sanke kegs almost two years ago and never looked back!northcal said:I wouldn't ferment in a plastic bucket! Use a sanke keg with the spear removed and a good airlock or hose. My condolences,
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