How to Get Rid of Pesky Flies in Your Home?
You always check the screens on your windows, you always close the door after you enter your house, and you keep everything clean. Nevertheless, out of the corner of your eye, you see it: the sudden zig-zagging of a fly. House flies reproduce all year round, regardless of the season, and aren’t just a summer pest. The problem is that they’re way more active during the hottest months of the year, so there’s a higher possibility of an infestation. You can add getting rid of houseflies to your summer to-do list, along with getting rid of carpenter ants and getting rid of gnats.
It does not matter whether the fly followed you through a door, got in through a vent, or got into a screen hole. One fly is all it takes to trigger a full-scale infestation. The house fly typically lives for 10-25 days but can produce hundreds of eggs during that time. Here are some ways to get rid of house flies without spending all day with a swatter.
Get Rid of All Potential Fly Food
In addition to pet waste, drain gunk, overripe produce, trash cans, and sticky spills, house flies love anything that makes you go “ew.”. Keep your litter box clean, deep-clean your drains, watch the farmers market haul, remove recyclables, and thoroughly clean up spills. Almost anything can attract flies, even something as simple as pet food or half-empty glass of wine.
It would help if you didn’t overlook outdoor sources. It’s not a high priority to eliminate a bug buffet indoors, but house flies frequently settle outside your house and then come inside when they see an opportunity. Disinfect your outdoor garbage and recycling bins by removing standing water (check the gutters).
Make A DIY House Fly Trap
A two-litre plastic soda bottle is an excellent place to start. In general, trim off the top third of the label around the label’s top. Afterwards, put something sweet in the bottom of the container to attract the flies. You can use soda, juice, or sugar water. Lastly, invert the top of the bottle, place it inside the bottom portion, seal the edges with tape if necessary, and wait until it is dry. The flies will have no problem getting into the trap but will not get out. You can also trap fruit flies with this trap. Add old food or meat scraps if the area isn’t attracting houseflies.
It is also possible to create a less labour-intensive solution: Fill a shallow bowl with apple cider vinegar, sugar, and dish soap. Incorporate food scraps if you can. The flies will investigate the smell and drown in the mixture.
Buy A Light Trap
The light with a short wavelength (such as ultraviolet light) attracts house flies. Since these traps conceal the means for trapping flies, they are slightly less gross than old-fashioned flypaper. Indoor light traps combine ultraviolet light and a sticky trap, while outdoor ones use a zapper. These devices are usually plugged into an outlet. If you opt to use an indoor light trap, ensure it is placed at the height where flies like to hang out (four to six feet off the floor). You don’t want flies buzzing around your windows if you keep it away from them.
All In All
It would help if you got rid of houseflies as quickly as possible. Please contact expert pest control services as soon as possible if you have tried these strategies but still have unwelcome housemates (or many). If the house fly situation in your home permits, the technician will apply insecticide or install traps at potential breeding sites in and around your home. Make sure you check out all the residential pest control services your expert pest control company has to offer. Contact us for more details.