As Halloween approaches, the check lists begin. The costume - check. Halloween Candy – check. Find the best looking pumpkin in the patch – check. Carve the pumpkin – check. Preserve the pumpkin – can you check that off your list?
Today we are going to help you cross preserving the pumpkin off your Halloween list so you can spend more time perfecting your costume or other Halloween detail. A carved pumpkin that has sat out can be compared to week old bananas for fruit flies. Fruit flies will create a brown cloud or marking around rotting or spoiled perishables. To prevent insects from taking over your nicely carved pumpkin, follow our tips below.
While no pumpkin can be preserved indefinitely, the bleach solution is a great way to prolong the life of your carved pumpkin, while deterring fruit flies. By the time the doorbell rings and you hear “Trick or Treat” your pumpkin will be glowing instead of being thrown pre-maturely in the compost bin. Just remember after Halloween, as your pumpkin begins to rot to remove in a timely manner so you don’t attract other pests like rodents! Thomas Pest Services wishes everyone a fun and safe Halloween!