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What Are House Flies?
One of the most common pests found in Tennessee homes is the house fly. Measuring about ¼ of an inch in length, house flies have gray bodies with four black vertical lines on their backs, six legs, and a set of transparent wings. Although house flies are excellent fliers that can travel up to six miles a day, they typically stay close to their original breeding site.
House flies are not picky eaters; they’ll eat just about any type of organic matter. However, they are only able to ingest liquids. To eat, they spit their saliva onto a food source, which liquifies the food and allows them to ingest i
What Causes House Flies?
House flies often feed and breed in garbage cans or other debris outside of your home. These flies will then make their way into your home from the outdoors in search of other food sources. Any time a door or window is left open, house flies can find their way inside. Once indoors, they may begin to breed inside if they find the right conditions to do so.
Are House Flies Harmful?
House flies are not capable of biting, however, they can spread as many as 65 dangerous diseases to humans. House flies land and feed on materials in garbage dumps and sewers, as well as animal excrement. As you can imagine, they pick up all sorts of bacteria and other pathogens in these locations.
When house flies get into your home and proceed to land on your counters or directly on your food, they can transfer the pathogens they’ve picked up onto these surfaces. This allows those pathogens to eventually infect you and your family members. Furthermore, because of the way house flies eat, any diseases they’ve ingested can be transmitted onto your food as they prepare to eat it.
Because of their ability to spread diseases, house flies can be extremely harmful to the health of your family. Keeping them out of your house is important for everyone’s well-being.
How To Get Rid of House Flies?
At All-American Pest Control we offer our Perimeter Plus pest control program that protects homes from house flies and over 47 different pests. To learn more about how to combat house flies at your property, give us a call to get more information or schedule your free home consultation today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get rid of house flies myself?
Having house flies in your home is usually due to sanitation and exclusion issues. Sometimes it is difficult to pinpoint exactly where the flies are breeding in and around your home or even where they are entering from the outside. House flies can be quite numerous and active during the summer months, making them difficult to control. If you are having difficulty keeping them out of your home or business, contact All-American Pest Control for professional help with your house fly problem.
How can I prevent a house fly problem in the future?
Preventing house fly problems can be difficult to accomplish, but it’s not impossible. Try these tips to stop house flies from getting into your house:
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Keep doors and windows closed or covered with proper screening
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Keep trash in sealed containers stored a safe distance away from your home
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Clean up pet waste immediately
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Remove the trash inside your home on a regular basis
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Clean up dishes, counters, and spills after each meal
By taking proper precautions to remove attractants and seal entry points, you can make it less likely that house flies will end up in your home.
Why choose All-American Pest Control for house fly pest control?
With over 50 years of experience, we know the time, effort, and commitment it takes to solve your house fly problem. With All-American Pest Control, you’ll receive services, a serious commitment, and thorough treatments from our trained pest control experts in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Our Perimeter Plus Pest Control plan is designed to stop pest problems and prevent them from returning. Be proactive against house flies with our quarterly treatments that require no contract and are guaranteed. Contact us to get started by calling or requesting your free home evaluation.
