Getting rid of house flies is a pain. Their types can vary, from black flies to biting flies. No matter how much fly control you implement, it can still seem like they’re finding a way in. This is where fly pest control can come in handy, but first let’s see if we can handle your problem more simply.
Fly Control
Flies enter and stay in your home for a reason. The most common is that they’re drawn there by food. House flies will seek out rotting food or pet waste. This means that it’s a good idea to cover your garbage cans, and to take out the trash regularly. It can also help to move exterior garbage bins away from the side of the house. (This can also prevent other pests like cockroaches from finding their way in.)
There are other flies. Fruit flies will be attracted to overripe fruit and spills from soda or juice. Cleaning up after meals and food preparation can help reduce the number of things that attract flies.
The variety of biting flies out there are typically attracted to movement and shiny surfaces. These can be prevented by ensuring your window and door screens are secure and don’t have gaps. Be sure that when it’s dark out, you pull shades down so that flies and other insects aren’t attracted by the light.
Fly Pest Control
Some fly pest control remedies you can implement yourself. Try mixing apple cider vinegar, a tablespoon of sugar, and some dish soap with a fruit scent in a bowl. Flies will be attracted to this and consume it. Just be sure to make sure people and pets don’t drink it.
This can help eliminate flies, but if you have any kind of infestation, you need more complete fly control. Getting rid of house flies that have infested part of the building requires more complete fly pest control. Black flies and biting flies might require different approaches from common house flies. Call a Brevard County pest control service like Slug-A-Bug to ensure the fly infestation is completely addressed.