How Do Flies Get So Big?
WouterFlies are an annoying problem that plagues households during the warmer months. They can get into your home through door openings, cracks in walls, and small gaps in screens. Fortunately, there are ways to get rid of them. Here are some tips for controlling your fly population: 1. Open windows and doors.
House flies are general feeders, but they can regurgitate solid food. They excrete every time they rest, and they have a thick layer of body hairs and sticky tarsal pads. They are very effective disease-carriers. They also resemble bottle flies, which are shiny black with a third long vein angled forward.
House flies are typically active during the day. They congregate around plants, garbage cans, and fence wires. They don’t bite people but can carry disease and spread germs. They will stay hidden during the cold winter months but may come out on warmer days. You don’t want them swarming all over your home.
Cluster flies are attracted to buildings in late summer and early fall. They cluster together in large groups and seek out warm spots to overwinter. They may invade a building through a crack or an unscreened window. Once they’re inside, they’ll seek shelter behind walls or even in the attic or basement. Common access points include electrical outlets, window pulley holes, and other small openings around windows.
