Dealing With a Fly Problem
A few flies buzzing around the house seem harmless. However, their increased presence could be indicative of an infestation. Flies are annoying, but they also pose a health risk when not eliminated.
This article will explain why house flies are dangerous and how to rid a home of them successfully.
Housefly facts
Houseflies gravitate towards people-populated areas to increase their chances of finding food and nesting places. Leftover food and trash attract them, as well as droppings and rotting fruit.
They’re skilled fliers and are no more than 7.5 millimeters in size, so swatting them won’t resolve the issue. Flies move from place to place quickly. They perch on floorboards, window panes, and door frames inside the house. They prefer gates, walls, wooden pillars, and garden furniture outside. Flies are not as active during nighttime, but they will typically remain in spots where there’s plenty of food.
Female house flies are prolific breeders. Females go through six reproduction periods during their life cycle, laying up to 100 eggs each time. During spring and summer, the larvae take no more than 24 hours to develop into adults.
Their speedy reproduction makes removing them from the home more difficult. Since they’re not picky eaters and have varied food sources, flies are suspected of spreading up to 65 diseases that affect humans. Their bodies are covered in bacteria, and whenever they enter a home, flies spread germs on their landing surfaces. Additionally, the pests frequently vomit when they feed, especially when entering well-stocked kitchens. The deposited germs can cause cholera and conjunctivitis. Even when homeowners throw out food flies have landed on, it’s difficult to know which surfaces they’ve contaminated.
Housefly infestation signs
Seeing flies swarming in the home is a sure indicator of an infestation. When they land, they usually leave behind small dark droppings. The more time they spend indoors, the bigger the dropping piles become. Their feces resemble pinheads, and homeowners can find them around garbage cans, drains, and windows. Flies will spend most of their life cycle near kitchens, so regularly inspect the cupboards for tiny black dots.
Maggots are another warning sign. A female fly will lay around 900 eggs, usually inside trash cans, expired food, and rotting fruit and vegetables, and they take about two days to hatch. These breeding areas provide the larvae with moisture and nourishment, quickening their development.
When homeowners recognize an infestation, they should cover any food in the house and ensure all containers are properly closed. However, it’s impossible to tell how serious the situation is without professional help.
Eliminate flies immediately
A fly problem is highly stressful, as these insects move quickly, and their eggs are difficult to detect. Making sure that every last fly has been eliminated wastes time and energy.
For peace of mind, contact a pest control service. A reliable team will assess the situation, suggest the best treatment plan, and ensure that the home remains fly-free.
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