Flies are one of those insects that truly bug people. Flies tend to be the most active during the summer when temperatures are warmer. The summer and fall are also when flies tend to be the most aggressive. In this article, you will learn what you can do to prevent house flies from entering your home and why these flies can get so aggressive.
The best thing you can do to prevent flies from entering your home is to install screen doors and windows. Flies will enter through any opening they can find throughout the exterior of the home. It is best to keep all doors and windows shut during peak fly season. Flies are also attracted to food. You will often find flies outside near trash cans and other sources where food is prevalent. Flies will also enter the home and raid leftover crumbs or spills left on the countertops or floors. It is important to keep your home clean during peak fly season if you don’t want these flies to linger. It is best to keep food sealed in an airtight container or to keep food in the fridge.
If you find yourself with numerous flies around the home, you can consider using a fly trap to help capture these bugs. Common fly traps include fly tape, fly paper, and essential oils. Some repellants to consider using are eucalyptus, citronella, or lemongrass. These essential oils will act as a natural repellent and keep the flies in your home at bay.
Regularly cleaning out your indoor and outdoor trash cans when needed will also help deter flies away from your home. You can always spray your trash can off with water and use mild dish soap to help remove any stench coming from inside the can or bin. You can also spray the bin with a disinfectant spray and wipe the access away with towels. By eliminating the smell of leftover food, the flies will no longer search your trash can for its source of nutrients.
House flies tend to become aggressive when they feel attacked or are seeking their next meal. You may notice that as you start to swat or shoo flies away, they will become more aggressive in their attempts to avoid danger and harm. Luckily, house flies are not harmful to people, but being aggressive only escalates their annoyance.
Flies will also become more aggressive during their mating season and when it comes to laying eggs. Female flies will generally become more hyper-aware of their surroundings as they search for a safe place to lay their eggs. They will start to hover around breeding grounds such as organic decaying matter or trash.
If you find yourself with an overwhelming amount of house flies, contact your local Insight Pest Solutions! We are here to help make your home a better place to live and to give you better peace of mind. Don’t let these common house flies bug you more than they need to!