The fruit fly is a pesky little fly that is apt to be seen in mid-summer to early fall.

They are enticed by the sweet smells of ripening or rotten fruits and vegetables that permeate the air.

Their desire for sweet things can also be an advantage- for the home-owner that is. You see, remediating the problem can be as simple as setting the right bait. Take an 8 ounce plastic water bottle and cut it in half. Flip the top half over and slide it down into the bottom half creating a funnel, leaving a little space at the bottom for fluid. Pour a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar through the funnel and into the bottom along with a drop or two of dish detergent and you halve yourself a failsafe trap.

The fruit flies smell the sweet smell of the vinegar and enter the narrow hole of the funnel down toward the apple cider vinegar where they get trapped and cannot find their way out. Even worse, they attempt to drink a little of the sweet vinegar and get stuck to the solution because the detergent strengthens the surface tension of the liquid. Problem solved!

The bloodhound is known as a large scent hound. Most people are familiar with their howl-like bark and droopy ears. Unlike the fruit fly, they are a very gifted species and are known to be excellent hunting dogs and renowned for their ability to find what was lost. They sense things from afar and skillfully navigate the territory without getting ensnared or misguided regardless of the terrain. They stay focused and on task and are not deceived by impulsive and misguided decisions driven by their senses.

Remember that things will be placed in front of you that look right and seem good but in actuality can take you off course and lead you down the wrong path. Seek truth and move forward in an informed manner because there are many things that are enticing to this generation but only lead to dangerous and misguided pathways.