There are over 16,000 species of flies in North America. It’s estimated that for every fly seen, there are 19 others not seen. That’s 95% of them, so infestations are often worse than they appear. Flies compose 12% of known insect species. Flies can carry and spread harmful bacteria and viruses, contaminating food and surfaces. They reproduce rapidly, laying hundreds of eggs at a time, which makes infestations difficult to control. Certain species, like house flies and fruit flies, are especially common indoors, while others thrive outdoors near decaying organic matter. Understanding their habits is key to effective fly pest control.
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Get A QuoteSince there are so many species of flies, they don’t all have a uniform look. What they all have is one normal set of wings. The second is a pair of knobbed organs called halteres, which are thought to stabilize flies while in flight. Flies also have extraordinarily complex eyes for an insect. Their eyes are compound, with each facet representing a different light-detecting unit. They don’t have eyelids. They have a proboscis that they use like a tongue. They are covered in hairs that they use to taste, feel, and smell. They taste everything they walk on because they have taste buds on their feet as well as their mouths. They also have sticky wet pads on their feet that allow them to walk on smooth surfaces like glass.
Flies go through a full metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. A female fly can lay up to 2400 eggs in her lifetime. Depending on the weather, they can hatch in a day. The larvae are called maggots. They are soft, legless, and headless. In extremely hot weather, maggots can become adults in as little as eight days. The warmer the weather, the faster flies are produced, and the faster an infestation can spread.
Flies are more than just a nuisance—they can spread harmful diseases wherever they go. They carry bacteria and pathogens on the sticky pads of their feet and even vomit on surfaces they land on. Since flies are often drawn to rotting material and animal waste, they can transmit illnesses such as typhoid fever, cholera, bacillary dysentery, hepatitis, polio, and tuberculosis.
The most effective way to prevent fly infestations is through proper sanitation. Keep trash covered, avoid leaving food out, regularly clean animal waste, and keep doors closed to block entry. Fly problems are often worse during or after heat waves. While flyswatters can help in the short term, persistent or severe infestations require professional pest control services to fully eliminate the problem.
Keeping your home, business, and family safe from flies is our top priority at Fleming LPS. Our professional team begins with a thorough inspection to identify fly hotspots, breeding areas, and potential entry points. We then implement targeted fly control services using safe and effective fly treatments that eliminate adult flies, larvae, and eggs while minimizing risk to pets and humans. We also provide expert guidance on preventive measures, including sanitation tips and habitat management, to reduce the chance of future infestations. By combining immediate elimination with long-term prevention, our pest control experts ensure your property stays fly-free. Call us today to schedule your professional fly control service and protect your home from these persistent pests!
Protect your home, family, and pets from persistent fly infestations. Trust Fleming LPS for safe and reliable fly treatment that eliminates flies, prevents reinfestation, and keeps your indoor spaces healthy.
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