Fly Facts
Understanding Fly Problems
The more you know about flies, the better you can predict and control their behavior. Here are some quick facts to help you on your way.
Fly Facts & Information
Protect your home or business from flies by learning techniques for identification and control.
Order Diptera
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Types of Flies
What do flies look like?
There are more than 16,000 species of flies in North America. But they all belong to the order Diptera, meaning two wings. Because they only have two wings, flies land often and therefore can deposit thousands of bacteria each time they land.
Pest Library
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Treatment
How do I get rid of flies?
What Orkin Does
Fun fact: flies inhabit every part of the world except the polar ice caps. With that amount of prevalence, it’s important to know what to do if you ever experience a fly infestation outside or inside your home or business. From garbage flies to horse flies, understanding the fly's lifespan, what flies eat, and what they’re attracted to are all facts that are necessary to identify the species you’re dealing with. An Orkin Pro can design a custom fly treatment program to help you properly and effectively get rid of flies.
The best way to repel flies is through simple, strategic measures and an Orkin fly exterminator can provide the perfect solution to keep pesky flies in their place and out of your home. To learn more about how to control flies and help prevent future infestations, contact your nearest Orkin branch.
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Frequently Asked Qusetions
More Resources
Dig Deeper on Flies
Visit the Orkin Pest Library to learn how to identify and control other pests.
Places Flies are Attracted to
Learn why proper sanitation is crucial in preventing flies from infesting a restaurant kitchen.
Discover what to do if you’re combating a sewer fly infestation.
Gain an understanding of common garbage flies and how they play a vital role in breaking down organic matter.
Fly Life Cycle
Explore the development of flies and their four-phase life cycle from egg to adult.
Since the life expectancy of a fly is short, their ability to reproduce quickly makes them difficult to control.
Where Do Flies Lay Their Eggs?
Where flies lay their eggs depends on the species of fly and their preferred habitat.
Facts About Flies
From large horse flies to nearly microscopic midges, learn about the most common biting flies that homeowners may encounter.
Read facts about horse flies and the types of flies that might bite dogs, livestock and other animals.
Learn how to properly identify a fly species and why it’s an important key in eradicating unwanted populations.
Gain an understanding of how to keep flies away from animals and what to do if a pet or livestock are bit.
Flies have six legs, mouthparts it uses to liquify food, and compound eyes that allow them to see a large radius around their bodies.
One of the best ways to keep flies away is to maintain your yard, clean garbage cans regularly, and dispose of pet feces correctly.
Although it depends on the species, flies are usually attracted to decaying substances, organic materials, or sugary food items.
Questions About Flies
Why Are These Large, Black, Slow-Moving Flies in My House?
Your home may be infested with cluster flies that are very common during the Spring season.
How Can I Prevent House Flies in Spring?
If you're seeing an influx of flies during springtime, you may have a cluster fly infestation in your house.
What Are These Small, Black Flying Insects in My Laundry Room?
Most likely you have drain flies or moth flies. Read more to figure out which pest you may have and how to get rid of them.
Where Are These Giant House Flies Coming From?
Giant house flies may actually be cluster flies-- a species of fly that is very common inside homes.
How Do I Get Rid of Fruit Flies in My Kitchen?
The first way to get rid of fruit flies is to remove their source of food and breeding location, which is typically overripe produce. To learn how exterminators get rid of fruit flies, contact an Orkin Pro.
Drain flies do not bite, so if you're seeing bug bites, it may be a sign of a different pest problem that your Orkin Pro can help identify.
White Flies In Hotel Bathrooms
What should you do if you see white flies coming out of drain pipes?