Introduction
The article discusses the issue of flies in the house and provides tips and information on how to prevent and address fly infestations. It explores the reasons behind the presence of flies, including decaying matter, balmy temperatures, and rapid breeding, and offers suggestions on how to prevent flies from entering and breeding in the home. The article also provides information on how to apply fly traps, keep the home spotless, prevent entry, reduce temperature, and remove potential breeding grounds. Additionally, it touches on when to call a professional for assistance in dealing with a severe fly infestation.
Though houseflies are generally harmless, their presence can lead to unpleasant smells and they’re generally considered unsanitary to have around, especially in the kitchen where they’re most likely to gather. Having flies in the house doesn’t necessarily mean you have a muddy home, but preventing fly infestations often involves being more vigilant about spaces you may have overlooked. We’ve gathered some useful tips and information to lend a hand curb this issue in your home.
Why Are There So Many Flies in My House?
Although flies have a brief life span, they breed quickly, meaning flies can be a continuous problem at certain times of the year or in specific conditions. Once you’re able to identify the cause or causes, this can be helpful in trying to prevent and address future infestations.
Decaying Matter
Flies are attracted to decaying matter. Think of fruit flies and how they suddenly appear, swarming around ripe bananas or apples in a bowl on your counter. Houseflies are attracted to all kinds of decaying matter including meat, vegetables, fruit, feces, soil, and household dirt. Once they find some decaying matter, they will lay eggs on it and soon enough you will have maggots and more flies.
Warm Temperatures and Weather
Perishable foods decay faster in warmer temperatures, and the smells and gases produced attract flies; this is why there tend to be more flies around in the summer. Additionally, the heat is a more conducive environment for flies to breed in.
Rapid Breeding
Flies breed quickly, and in the right conditions it may seem like flies are a constant presence. If you find there is a constant rotation of flies in your home, you will want to figure out the cause and try to address it.
Preventing Flies
In addition to improving cleanliness, lowering temperatures, and preventing flies from accessing food, using fly traps can prevent adult flies from laying eggs. We’ve rounded up some basic methods for preventing and deterring flies in your home.
Keep Your Home Clean
The number one preventive method for discouraging flies is having a spotless home. This is particularly essential in the kitchen and bathroom and having a straightforward cleaning schedule can be helpful to stay on track. Clean areas like sink drains where decaying food waste might linger: baking soda and vinegar are a good basic drain-freshening combo.
Using quick, effortless methods like spray cleaners, discarding trash regularly, storing laundry in hampers, not leaving dishes in the sink, and refraining from wearing shoes indoors are all ways to improve cleanliness indoors.
Prevent Entry
Making sure your windows don’t have any openings to the outside can lend a hand prevent flies from entering. Be sure all window and door screens are in good repair with no holes, and that windows and doors create a tight seal when shut.
Reduce Temperature
Flies like warmth. If you’re seeing more flies in sizzling weather, cooling down the area may lend a hand reduce their numbers. Air conditioners and fans can frigid the air down in a balmy kitchen and other rooms.
Remove Potential Breeding Grounds
The two most common sites for flies laying eggs are in garbage (especially if there is food waste) and on animal feces. Keep your trash can covered tightly to prevent flies getting in, and remove trash regularly, especially if it contains produce or animal products to lend a hand cut down on fly breeding activity. Also, try to keep cat litter boxes spotless of feces and change the litter regularly.
Store Food in Sealed Containers
Leaving fruit in bowls or bread out in the open might invite flies to visit. During balmy weather or in a season when you’re noticing flies around, be sure to keep all food tightly sealed, especially when gathering outdoors.
When to Call a Professional
There may be times when you want to call in a professional instead of handling it on your own. If you’ve noticed maggots in your house—in the trash or another spot where flies have started breeding—you may want to call in a pest control professional. This situation could get worse if the flies move on to other locations indoors. Pest control specialists will apply a range of approaches including bait, traps, fumigation, and other methods to get rid of flies.
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The fastest way to get rid of a fly infestation is to lower the temperature and make it so icy they can’t survive or breed. The next quickest way is to remove the flies’ breeding ground.
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A number of herbs and strongly scented plants deter flies, including basil, lavender, rosemary, and lemon balm. You can try making a spray or finding a candle using these necessary oils to deter flies from indoor areas.
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In order to locate the source of flies in you home, check obvious places like the trash, garbage disposal, and any spot where organic decomposing matter might have been left behind. If not, check other gloomy and damp areas, as well as the rooms where they are most frequently seen.
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The fastest way to get rid of a fly infestation is to…
The fastest way to get rid of a fly infestation is to lower the temperature and make it so icy they can’t survive or breed. The next quickest way is to remove the flies’ breeding ground. -
Do certain plants deter flies?
A number of herbs and strongly scented plants deter flies, including basil, lavender, rosemary, and lemon balm. You can try making a spray or finding a candle using these necessary oils to deter flies from indoor areas. - How do I locate the source of flies in my home?
To locate the source of flies in your home, check obvious places like the trash, garbage disposal, and any spot where organic decomposing matter might have been left behind. If not, check other gloomy and damp areas, as well as the rooms where they are most frequently seen.
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