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Most common fly

Posted on August 24, 2020
The house fly is the most common fly found in and around homes. It has a worldwide distribution and is prominent in the United States. House flies are not only nuisance pests while buzzing around homes, but they are potential disease carriers. House flies have short lifespans, but they can... more
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Horsefly Bites: Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention

Posted on August 29, 2019
The horsefly is known under many different names in different countries, including deer flies, clags, gadflies or breeze flies. These flies are known for attacking animals including humans and biting them to feed on their blood. This can be dangerous because the horsefly can transmit parasites or... more
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How do I get rid of a lot of flies? | Bug Tip Tuesday

Posted on August 27, 2019
The most important thing you can do to get rid of flies is to eliminate the source of attraction. So if there’s a lot of dog poop in the yard or other smelly stuff, that’s going to attract a lot of flies which then fly in the house and land on your food. If that’s not the problem and you... more
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Reproduction Patterns of Flies

Posted on August 25, 2019
The female housefly lays about 50 to 100 eggs at one time in organic debris. The eggs will hatch into maggots in a mere 12 hours after being deposited. These maggots will feed on the organic debris and then each will build a cocoon where it will pupate and turn into an adult housefly. It's a... more
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Are Flies Harmful?

Posted on August 18, 2019
Common houseflies, blow flies, and flesh flies do not bite, but they do carry certain diseases. This makes it important to find natural ways to kill flies. To understand why flies spread various diseases, take a look at their unique feeding habit. Flies land and feed on decaying organic matter... more
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Get Rid of Fruit Flies in 5 Ways | Bug Tip Tuesday

Posted on August 13, 2019
Fruit flies can be the bane of every homeowner's existence, no matter what time of year it is. A fruit fly infestation can quickly spiral out of control if steps aren't taken at the first sign of a fruit fly problem. They're small, numerous and peskier than most other insects as they swarm... more
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Non-biting flies

Posted on August 4, 2019
Non-biting flies are one of the most important pest groups because they are not only nuisance pests, but many are also important in disease transmission. Flies feed on a variety of food materials but most of those of structural importance develop in either fermenting or decaying organic matter,... more
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Common Pests Found in the Garage

Posted on February 27, 2019
The garage is meant to give shelter to your car, store tools, sports equipment and anything else that needs to be packed up out of sight. It also serves as the perfect shelter for bugs and rodents. Compared to more secure parts of the house, the garage – sometimes left open for extended periods... more
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Common Pests in the Attic

Posted on February 6, 2019
House Mice in the Attic Strange sounds coming from your attic? It could be pests scratching and scurrying about! Although the attic may be merely a storage space to you, it can often be a welcoming home for animal intruders like rodents, bats and raccoons, arachnids and insects... more
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Get Rid of Flies in Your Home

Posted on January 15, 2019
Non-biting flies, such as houseflies, are not only nuisance pests, but they are also responsible for transmitting diseases and contaminating food. For instance, flies are capable of contaminating food and transferring more than 100 pathogens, including malaria, salmonella and tuberculosis.... more
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