Flies

Flies

There are more than 120,000 species of flies worldwide. But they all belong to the order Diptera, meaning two wings. Because they only have two wings, flies land often and therefore can deposit thousands of bacteria each time they land.

Types of Flies:

  • Blow Fly
  • Bottle Fly
  • Drain Fly
  • Fruit Fly
  • GNAT
  • House Fly
  • PHORID-HUMPBACKED Fly

There are many different ways homeowners may get a fly in their living space. The insects can enter houses on food products (fruit flies) or drift in through open windows and doors. They may also be attracted to and develop in decaying organic matter in drains. They can also infest dead animals in walls, attics, or other hidden places inside the home. Some species prefer to overwinter inside and are attracted to sunny parts of the home and upper floors of buildings.