Pest Library
House Flies
House flies are among the most common pests in the home. These pesky bugs may not bite or sting, but their presence is a nuisance and they typically appear near garbages or waste and quickly spread.
House flies are among the most common pests in the home. These pesky bugs may not bite or sting, but their presence is a nuisance and they typically appear near garbages or waste and quickly spread.
Characteristics
House flies are 4 to 7.5mm long with hairy gray bodies displaying 4 black stripes. They have large compound eyes and oblong wings roughly the size of their bodies.
Harborage
House flies lay their eggs in warm damp places with ample food for their newly hatched young, most common places include, garbage cans, compost bins, and uncleaned pet waste in yards
They prefer corners and edges or thin objects to rest on. Indoors, they rest on floors, walls and ceilings during the day. Outdoors, they will rest on plants, the ground, fence wires, garbage cans etc. Night resting places are usually near sources of food and 5 to 15 feet of the ground.
Treatment
How we treat House Flies
For house flies, our experts first make sure that the treatment area meets the required level of sanitation. After that, we use fly traps and bait where there is an issue, in rooms, near windows, and thresholds to keep flies from re-entering.
Our pest experts take a tailored approach when treating your property and work to ensure that your concerns are addressed and your home is protected, inside and out. We’re dedicated to providing you with peace of mind and making sure you enjoy your home.
Related Pests
House Flies FAQ
Learn More
Curated articles from our pest experts.
