As the warm weather rolls in, you look forward to spending more time outside and enjoying different activities. Unfortunately, along with better weather comes unwanted household pests, such as houseflies. To eliminate houseflies before your home becomes infested, discover Raven Termite and Pest Control. We are your top choice for pest control services in Glen Burnie and beyond.
Types of Flies Found in Homes
Common House Fly
The fly most frequently found in homes is the common house fly. Dull gray in color, these flies eat anything they can find. The females look to lay their egg in warm, moist material. Adults mechanically transmit many diseases when they use their mouthparts to liquefy and pick up food.
Blow Fly
Blow flies are 8-10 mm long and larger than traditional houseflies. These flies feature metallic colors such as black, blue, and green. Blow flies are a serious problem because they can transfer diseases, including eye infections and dysentery, to humans through food contamination. Diseases can also be transferred from these files when they come into contact with pets, livestock, and open wounds.
Green Bottle Fly
Green bottle flies are common in most areas of the world. These flies are between 10 and 14 mm in length and larger than traditional houseflies. Green bottle flies, like blow flies, feature a metallic color, including gold and blue-green. These flies, like most common houseflies, feed on garbage, deceased animals, and decomposing plants.
Blue Bottle Fly
Blue bottle flies are common in different parts of Africa, Europe, and the Americas. These flies are twice the size of traditional houseflies and have shiny blue bodies. Blue bottle flies are between 10 -14 mm long and have black markings. These flies are unsanitary creatures and can spread different diseases, including food poisoning, conjunctivitis, and dysentery. Blue bottle flies transmit diseases and bacteria between hosts by feeding on any foods that humans consume.
How to Keep Houseflies Out of Your Home
The trick to preventing houseflies from entering your home is to remove the things in your home that attract them. Eliminate their food source by washing your dishes and emptying the trash. Food left on plates attract flies once it begins to rot. If your pet uses a litter box, make sure you clean up the waste immediately. If your pet goes outside, scoop their solid waste into a bag and dispose of it. Leaving the waste in your yard attracts flies. If you notice one or two flies in your home, find their entry point and seal it before more flies have the chance to enter your home.
Call Pest Control Services in Glen Burnie
When houseflies have invaded and you have an infestation on your hands, it’s time to call the professionals. Raven Termite and Pest Control is here to help. We specialize in the removal of all pests including flies, ants, rodents, bed bugs, termites, and wildlife. Contact us today to learn more about our pest control services and how we can help keep pests from invading your home.
