Maggots are the larval stage of flies. They remain in this stage for about five days before becoming adult flies. When left unchecked, the maggot population can grow exponentially. However,…Continue readingHow Do Flies Make Maggots?
If you’ve ever eaten a fly, you may wonder what they taste like. You can’t tell by looking at them, but flies are very foul-tasting. They’re often found sitting on…Continue readingWhat Do Flies Taste Like?
Citronella candles work by emitting a scent that is toxic to flies and other insects. Generally, these candles are effective within a three-foot radius, but they are ineffective when used…Continue readingHow Do Citronella Candles Work For Flies?
Flies have an incredible sense of smell. They can detect odours up to 7 kilometres away. Their antennae are covered with olfactory sensory nerve cells that detect volatile chemicals. The…Continue readingHow Far Can Flies Smell?
Drain flies are tiny insects with fuzzy wings, measuring about an eighth of an inch in length. Their body is gray or tan with dark bands along the edges. Their…Continue readingHow Big Are Drain Flies?
Flies have incredible reproductive capacity. Females lay between 75 and 100 eggs in a batch, and these hatch after 12 to 24 hours. Flies have no teeth, so they cannot…Continue readingHow Many Flies Are Born at Once?
If you’ve ever wondered how many flies there are on the Earth, you’re not alone. According to scientists, there are roughly 17 million flies for every human on the planet.…Continue readingHow Many Flies Are There on Earth?
Flies breed in many different places, but they mostly prefer areas with waste products and animal excreta. Typical breeding sites include manure, vegetable matter, compost, and liquefied animal manure. However,…Continue readingWhere Do Flies Breed?
While mosquitoes are the most common type of fly, not all flies bite people. These insects don’t take blood meals as a survival strategy, but to lay eggs more efficiently.…Continue readingNot All Flies Bite People
If you’re not sure why house flies bite, you’re not alone. They are the most common fly in the U.S., and also known as the filth fly because of their…Continue readingWhy Do House Flies Bite?
A cat may catch flies to eat. The high protein and fat content of these insects makes them an attractive meal for a cat. The animals are generally easy to…Continue readingWhy Does My Cat Eat Flies?
Many people wonder if crane flies can bite. They are tiny insects with six long spindly legs, so they resemble mosquitoes and are often mistaken for them. There are old…Continue readingCan Crane Flies Bite?
Flies don’t have bones, but they do have a very interesting way of dispersing. After eating animal carcasses, they disperse into the surrounding environment and pollinate crops and other organisms.…Continue readingDoes Flies Have Bones?
Flies are known for their deep, restful sleep. In fact, they sleep longer than the average human. This is so that they are awake when predators approach them. Flies also…Continue readingWhere Does Flies Sleep at Night?
Insects that feed on blood have several different species. One of the most well-known species is the mosquito, which is a member of the Culicidae family. The female mosquito feeds…Continue readingWhy Do Flies Drink Blood?
The life span of a house fly is about three weeks, but their lifespan can be extended to two months if the weather is cool. Adult flies can survive two…Continue readingHow Quickly Do Flies Reproduce?
When you find fruit flies in your home, the first thing to do is to find their source of food. The flies usually come from fruits, and can be attracted…Continue readingHow Fruit Flies Appear
While drain flies are not dangerous to humans, they can become a nuisance when they breed in large numbers. This is why eradicating these infestations may require some effort and…Continue readingHow to Get Rid of Drain Flies
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