Flies are a nuisance no matter where you live, but for folks in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, they can be a real headache. These buzzing, bothersome insects are more than just a pest. They can also pose a health risk to your family. This is why knowledge of fly pest control is essential for any homeowner.
Flies: More Than Just a Nuisance
There are over 240,000 fly species worldwide, with hundreds right here in the U.S. While some, like gnats and mosquitoes, might be tiny, all flies share a common trait: they’re disease carriers. Flies breed in anything decomposing, from garbage to animal waste, picking up bacteria and viruses along the way. This nasty cargo can then be transferred to humans through bites or by landing on food. Diseases spread by flies include food poisoning (like salmonella), as well as more serious illnesses like encephalitis.
Learn more about the health risks posed by flies here.
Common Fly Culprits in the Tri-State Area
While there are many fly varieties, a few top the charts for causing trouble in our homes:
- Fruit Flies: These tiny terrors love ripening fruits and veggies. They lay eggs on or near the produce, and before you know it, you’ve got a full-blown fly infestation on your hands (or, rather, in your fruit bowl).
- House Flies: These familiar four-striped flies are attracted to anything smelly, from garbage to pet accidents. They’re fast flyers and can be a real pain to swat away.
Stopping Flies Before They Start
The good news is that there are steps you can take to prevent flies from becoming unwelcome guests in your home:
- Become a Cleanliness Champion: Flies thrive in dirty environments. Keep your kitchen clean, empty your trash daily, and don’t let spills sit. Rinse out recycling containers to remove any food residue.
- Store Food Properly: This is especially important for fruit fly pest control. Don’t buy more groceries than you can use. Overripe produce is a fly magnet. Store ripe fruits and veggies in the fridge and compost or dispose of leftovers promptly.
- Seal Up Your Home: The best preventative approach to fruit or house fly pest control (and for fly control in general) is to make sure your windows and doors have tight-fitting screens, especially those with a mesh size of 16 or higher to keep even fruit flies out.
Fly Infestation? Call the Masters
If you’ve tried prevention and still find yourself swatting at flies, it’s time to bring in the professionals. Remember, flies reproduce quickly, so a small problem can become a big one fast. Masters Pest Control offers effective fly pest control solutions for homes throughout the Tri-State Area. We’ll not only eliminate the adult flies but also target their eggs and larvae to prevent future infestations.
Don’t let flies take over. Contact Masters Pest Control today for a free quote, and take back your home!