Flies: More than Just a Nuisance
While common flies may seem like nothing more than an annoyance, they pose some serious risks and health concerns when they infest homes, businesses, and other properties. Different types of flies in Connecticut include house flies, blowflies, fruit flies, drain flies, and more.
Flies thrive on filth and spread disease. House flies, in particular, spend a lot of time on animal feces, garbage, sewage, and other decaying organic matter where they pick up and transfer pathogens. As they travel indoors, house flies can contaminate food, prep surfaces, and other household items with bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, and more. This greatly increases the risk of gastrointestinal illnesses.
Other fly species also cause problems. Drain flies come from sewers and drains, causing airborne respiratory issues. Fruit flies reproduce in fermenting matter and food spills. Blowflies lay eggs that turn into maggots if left unchecked.
Signs of a Fly Infestation
Seeing flies persistently around windows, doors, trash, or food
Finding maggots in drains, on rotting fruit, food waste, etc.
Noticing an abundance of very small flies flying around plants or sinks
Detecting fecal or decaying smells
Professional Fly Control and Prevention
Attempting fly control with over-the-counter sprays and traps rarely provides lasting results. Effective Pest Management takes an integrated approach to:
Locate and eliminate fly breeding sites inside and outside the home
Apply professional-grade residual insecticides in areas of fly activity
Provide ideas on improved sanitation and exclusion techniques
Treat with baits and growth regulators targeting specific fly species
Monitor for continued reappearances and treat as needed
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