Drain flies do not bite humans but may become a nuisance because of their tendency to present in large quantities. Sometimes it takes persistent effort to eradicate an infestation in the home. Drain flies thrive in stagnant and standing water. Common sources include slow or clogged drains, rarely used and unused toilets, refrigerator drain pans,
House Flies are commonly found in garages, spoiled food, and even feces, but they also prefer to congregate in corners, edges, or thin objects. In the day, they may be seen on the ceiling, floors, and walls. A House fly infestation can cause health complications since they can contaminate food and water and carry diseases
Also known as picture winged flies, these flies are most easily identifiable by their unique dark brown wings. They feed on decaying plant material and can be found in forests, fields, swamps, and landfills. Winged flies also can be found feeding around locust trees.
Typically small with large eyes and metallic looks on their bodies, long-legged flies are actually beneficial to your property. They prefer to live near streams, meadows, and woodlands and feed on pests such as spider mites, helping keep desired insects such as butterflies safe.
Hoverflies are often mistaken for bees due to their looks, but they have more in common with them than just appearances. They feed on nectar and pollen and can help pollinate plants in the same way bees do. Hoverflies’ larvae also eat aphids, which cause millions of dollars in crop damage each year, making hoverflies
For Fruit Flies (Drosophila Fly), there is nothing better than ripening fruits in the house, which they eat and then lay eggs on top of. Not surprisingly, they are named after what they are attracted to, but they may also be found in areas where there is moist and decaying food, such as the garbage
Flesh flies are often the first insects to be found on animal carcasses. They lay their eggs in decaying material and can often be found on dog excrement. While they don’t commonly come in homes or businesses in large numbers, places like butcher shops or dog kennels can potentially have problems with them. Anywhere animals
An agricultural pest found worldwide, the Crane Fly looks similar to mayflies. They feed on the roots and leaves of crops, which can seriously damage or destroy them. They are invasive in the United States, and their larvae can be found on fruits, vegetables, lawns, and ornamental plants. Get in touch with your local pest
Cluster flies, or Pollenia rudis, generally make an appearance in autumn as they fly near the sides of the home looking for a place to stay for the winter. They can enter your home in great numbers if they find an entrance. While they will probably not reproduce in your home, on warm days they
With a metallic green and copper appearance that distinguishes them from house flies, Bottle flies are still as much or more of a nuisance. These pests feed on decaying material and can be found near trash cans, animal feces, or decaying flesh. They are a concern to human health as they can spread disease, and
