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Learn more about common flies in Tennessee
Flies are a common pest across the country and unfortunately Middle TN is not immune to these buzzing bugs. Learn more about the flies you can find in TN, the dangers they may cause and how we can help you get rid of flies.
Bottle flies are a large fly that can grow to be 1/8th to 5/8th of an inch in length. They are metallic green or blue and create a loud buzzing sound as they move around.
Bottle Flies
Cluster flies are often mistaken for the common house fly, but there are some differences that make the cluster fly unique. Cluster flies are bigger, with the adults growing to be between 3/8th and ½ of an inch in length.
Cluster Flies
Drain flies are a small fly species with adults growing to be 1/5th to 1/16th of an inch in length. They are gray to black; and under magnification, it can be seen that their body is covered in a coating of fuzzy hair.
Drain Flies
They measure about 1/8 of an inch in length and are tan and black in color with bright red eyes. Fruit flies feed and lay their eggs in rotting or fermenting fruit.
Fruit Flies
One of the most common pests found in Tennessee homes is the house fly. House flies need a water source because they constantly salivate; they use their saliva to liquefy solid foods because they are only able to ingest liquids.
House Flies
Phorid flies are a small fly species with adults growing to between 1/16th and 1/8th of an inch in length. They are dark brown to black and are commonly referred to as “humpbacked flies”.
Phorid Flies
