House Flies
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House Flies : What you need to know
Identifying Characteristics
- House Flies generally measure ¼ inches in length
- They are dull grey with a striped thorax
- Compared to several other types of indoor flies, the House Fly is a more skilled flyer
Active Season
- House Flies are most commonly found in late Summer and early Fall
- Their typical lifespan is only 7-45 days
- A female House Fly can lay up to 1000 eggs in a lifetime
Interesting Facts
- A House Fly is commonly mistaken for a Cluster Fly
- Maggots are in fact fly larvae
- In desirable conditions, 3 generations of House Flies can be produced in a single month
Cause for Concern
- House Flies spend most of their time near unsanitary areas (decaying animals, feces, and garbage) where their eggs are laid and pupate, producing sickness causing bacteria
- They are unsightly, dirty, and seen as a nuisance
Town and Country Can Help
Customer Preparation
- Please be prepared to show the technician all potted plants. For interior treatments, all people and pets need to be out of the home for 1 hour. The treatment can take 2-3 weeks to take care of infestation
- Sanitation Tips: The large battle when dealing with any type of fly is removing their habitat. Residual treatments will not prevent reproduction but removing preferred conditions will. They are often found around trash cans, dumpsters, rotting corpses, and general filth. Until these issues are dealt with, the fly infestation can not be controlled.
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