- House flies are 1/8" to 1/4" in length.
- They are dull gray with 4 light lines on the thorax.
- They are common nuisance pests in homes and restaurants.
- They often feed on dog or cat feces allowed to accumulate in lawns.
- When they feed they vomit a liquid on to the food surface that breaks down solid food so that it may be sucked up.
- They are carriers of disease and are often found in areas of poor sanitation.
- The larvae called maggots are often found around trash dumps and other trash receptacles.
- Inspect animal feces or other decaying material.
- Locate breeding source and eliminate.
- Inspect screens on windows and doors replace if needed. Make sure they close properly
- Inspect for locations of dumpsters and other thrash receptacles. Move if necessary
- Treat exterior perimeter of the structure with liquid insecticide. Also around doors and windows
- Treat dumpster and trash areas with liquid insecticide concentrating on the pad underneath.
- Place fly bait stations in areas to intercept potential flies.
Use insect light traps to capture adult flies once they enter the structure