Cluster Fly

CLUSTER FLY
CONTROL

HOUSE FLY, BOTTLE FLY, BLOWFLY, PHORID FLY, CLUSTER FLY

Cluster flies resemble house flies but are slightly bigger. They do no harm but can become a major nuisance in the home when they cluster in the tops of rooms and then when it warms up by swarming around the windows seeking a way outside. Cluster flies are parasites of earthworms. Spraying the entry points on the outside, once in September and again in October will greatly reduce the number of cluster flies, boxelder bugs and ladybugs entering into your house in the fall. Spraying talstar on the yard twice a year will reduce the numbers of cluster flies and other lawn pests.

There are over 100,000 species of flies in the world. The common house fly is categorized as a filth fly because they breed in garbage, rotten food and manure. The house fly has four life stages: egg, larvae, pupae and adult. From egg to adult may only take 10 days. Many generations of flies will be produced in a short span of time. Control is therefore ongoing.

NON CHEMICAL CONTROL

Sanitation: Keep trash cans and dumpsters clean with the lids closed. Move dumpsters as far away from your house or business as possible. Keep pet manure picked up. These steps will eliminate their breeding sources.
Exclusion: Seal any cracks around doors and windows where flies are entering. Doors and windows should be kept shut.

HOUSE FLY CONTROL

Fly traps--Flies go in but can't get out. Non-toxic bait. Advantage brand
Fly Lure Sticks--Hang these where the flies congregate. Non-toxic glue.
Fly Bait--A little bait around dumpsters, etc. for a fast kill.
Fly metered aerosol--When placed inside a dispenser, dispenses fly spray every 15 minutes for a month.
Electric fogger--Kills a lot of flying insects fast, use either an oil or water fogging solution.
Fogging chemical--Ready to use oil or water soluble concentrate.
Electronic Fly Traps

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