“Tis” summer, the longed for season of heat, sun, water play, travel, vacations and time for adventure. It is also the season for summer vegetables; tomatoes, asparagus, broccoli and so much more and for fruit. Who can resist fresh strawberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, plums, and on and on. It is easy to get carried away when shopping especially at the farm markets and fruit stands. I resist refrigerating fresh items, keep some in brown bags to ripen, however, after a visit to our local public market, I have a counter full of these delectable treats. I also have a counter full of those pesky tiny fruit flies, competition for the things we all love. 
They are all over, multiply by the second I believe. There are many tricks on line to tame these beasts. Do any of them work. I have a bowl of apple cider vinegar/dish soap and mashed fruit next to the fruits covered with punctured, stretched saran wrap. The bugs supposedly dive through the holes to reach the feast inside. Well, a few have taken the plunge. I guess it is a desirable way for a fruit fly to meet its demise. But, it is hardly a problem solver. There are other tricks to try. Perhaps binging on the fruits is one approach, but the body can only stand so much fruit without uncomfortable circumstances. I guess, I have to declare the insect the smallest pest in the world and grin and bear it. I believe it is the smallest pest but perhaps you, the readers have some other nominees. Please let me know and go have a piece of fruit for me.