Housefly extermination and control in Northeast Ohio:
Northeast Ohio has several types of flies that you have likely encountered indoors. Flies are one of the largest groups of insects. Some species of house-infesting flies include house flies, fruit flies, phorid flies, fungus gnats, and drain flies. We’ll touch on the need-to-know flies that commonly cause problems.
The house fly is one the most common flies you’ll see. These flies will take advantage of open doors, unscreened windows, and inconspicuous gaps around doors and windows to find food and shelter indoors. You may find them buzzing around your windows, drains, sinks, trash cans, or near house plants and other wet areas. Flies are often attracted to unsanitary areas high in moisture, plants, decaying foods, and much more.
Types of flies in Northeast Ohio:
- House flies
- Fruit flies
- Phorid flies
- Drain flies
Why flies are dangerous:
Flies contaminate your home by transferring microbes they’ve picked up from surfaces they land and feed on including all kinds of human food, garbage, and feces. Flies love decaying organic matter!
These (house) flies are not only a nuisance but are a cause of concern as they can carry disease. According to the National Environmental Health Association, the common housefly can transmit the pathogens that cause shigellosis, typhoid fever, E. coli, and cholera. The disease-causing agents can either be transmitted by the body hairs or by the tarsi which are transferred to food or surfaces when the fly lands. Finding the source of flies can be a difficult task, working with a professional will provide you with the right knowledge and tools to tackle this tough job.
Why be concerned about a few flies?
- Flies can transfer disease and illness through contact with surfaces such as food prep areas, or any general surface.
- Flies are a nuisance
- Seeing flies often represents an unseen issue with water damage in the home
- Seeing flies often represents unseen rotting food or rotting wood in the home
How do flies get into the home:
- The presence of flies often represents water damage or decaying food debris in your home or business
- They breed in unsanitary conditions
- Cracks in window screens, leaving doors and windows open
- Rotting food or feces
Use our SMART Exterminators approach to fly control:
Pesticides by themselves are rarely successful in eliminating fly infestations. Fly control is most effective when indoor breeding sites are found and eliminated. Identifying the fly species, and the breeding site should be the first steps in fly control. A pest control company like SMART Exterminators can help solve all of your fly problems. We will work with you to come up with a solid plan that will control the situation quickly and effectively. Contact SMART Exterminators today if you believe you have a fly infestation in your home or business.
