About House Flies (Musca domestica)

Activity: Daytime Buzzing Nuisance

House flies are active during daylight hours, frequently seen buzzing around windows, doors, garbage bins, and food preparation areas. Their constant movement between filth and human food sources makes them a major vector for disease transmission. Warm months of spring, summer, and early fall see peak fly activity, especially in homes, restaurants, and farms.

Diet: What House Flies Eat & Why It Matters

House flies are not picky eaters. They are attracted to:

• Garbage, decaying organic matter, and animal feces

• Exposed food, sugary drinks, and kitchen waste

• Pet food and dirty dishes
  House flies feed by regurgitating digestive enzymes onto surfaces, which contaminates food and cooking areas with bacteria and pathogens.

Size: Easy to Spot

• Adult house flies measure about 6 to 7 mm in length

• They have grayish-black bodies, four distinct dark stripes on the thorax, and large, red compound eyes

• Their constant buzzing and erratic flight patterns make them noticeable and annoying indoors

Nesting Habits: Where House Flies Breed

House flies lay eggs in decaying organic material, including:

• Garbage bins and compost piles

• Animal manure and soiled bedding

• Rotting fruits, vegetables, and meat scraps
  A female can lay up to 500 eggs in her lifetime, with maggots hatching in less than 24 hours under warm conditions, leading to rapid infestations.

Why Professional Treatment Is Crucial

House flies are notorious for spreading over 65 diseases, including salmonella, E. coli, and dysentery. Over-the-counter sprays may kill a few flies, but without targeting:

• Breeding sites

• Entry points

• Environmental factors attracting them
  infestations can quickly return. Professional pest control provides a comprehensive, long-term solution.

Signs of a House Fly Infestation

Watch for these warning signs:

• Frequent sightings of flies indoors, especially near kitchens, trash bins, and windows

• Clusters of small, white fly eggs on decaying matter

• Maggots (fly larvae) in garbage, drains, or pet waste

• Persistent buzzing around lights and food

• Dark fecal spots on walls, ceilings, and light fixtures

Understanding the Problem: House Fly Infestations

Beyond being a nuisance, house flies are serious public health risks. Their habits of landing on filth and then on human food spread pathogens mechanically. Effective control requires:

• Eliminating breeding grounds

• Improving sanitation practices

• Sealing entry points

• Targeted extermination methods
  DIY sprays provide only temporary relief and do not address the root cause.

Our Professional Approach to House Fly Control

 Detailed Inspection

We locate all potential breeding and feeding sources, inside and outside your property.

 Sanitation & Waste Management

Guidance and support to eliminate attractants and improve hygiene practices.

 Targeted Fly Control Solutions

Use of traps, baits, exclusion techniques, and safe insecticides for complete eradication.

 Preventative Measures

Recommendations to minimize future infestations, including sealing entry points and waste management tips.