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Old 19-05-2010, 12:23 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Flies in compost bin

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kay wrote:
The small flies aren't a problem to the process, just a bit irritating
to you. They're quite harmless - they won't bite or sting. They're
usually fruit flies


Someone told me recently that fruit flies do bite. I told him I'm not a
banana. Anyone know if it's true? (either that they bite or that I'm a
banana)


You're not a banana, but he may be. They don't bite animals.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.