Flies are small flying insects that have two wings and a narrow body. There are over 16,000 species of fly, making them one of the most diverse groups of insects.
Flies are common pests that are often considered to be a nuisance. They come in a variety of colours, but they are typically dark-coloured with light stripes. The average fly is about 6 to 30mm in size.
Flies are attracted to food, garbage and animal faeces. They can smell rotting food from far away and are attracted to the sweetness of fruits. Flies are also able to sense carbon dioxide, which is exhaled by animals and humans, and this is how they find us.
Once they find food sources, they land on the food and regurgitate saliva which contains enzymes that start to break down the food.
Flies go through four distinct stages in their life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The time it takes to complete the cycle can vary depending on the species of fly, but it usually takes between 7 and 20 days.
Eggs
The first stage is the egg stage. Female flies lay their eggs near sources of food so that the larvae will have something to eat when they hatch. Each female can lay up to 500 eggs at a time.
In Sydney, there are three main types of flies that cause problems for homeowners and businesses – drain flies, fruit flies, and sewer flies. Each type of fly has its unique habits and preferences, but all of them are capable of spreading disease and filth.
Keep food and garbage disposals properly sealed. House flies are attracted to the smell of rotting food, so keeping your trash cans clean and covered will help to deter them.
Make sure that all doors and windows have screens. This will help to keep flies out of your home while still allowing fresh air to circulate.
If you do see a fly in your house, try to catch it and release it outdoors.
Make sure to empty your trash regularly and keep it sealed tightly.
Regularly check for potential entry points for flies, such as cracks and small holes in screens or doors.
Keep your business clean and free of clutter. Flies will lay their eggs in dirt and debris, so a tidy space is less likely to attract them.
Pour boiling water down drains and sinks to kill drain flies
Install fly traps by a pest control technician
Have a pest control technician apply an insecticide fly bait around highly probable infested areas
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