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Flies
House flies, drain flies, fruit flies, blow flies
Overview
Flies are major disease vectors that contaminate food. The breeding source must be found and eliminated for effective control. Different species have different breeding sites — identifying the species is critical.
How to Confirm
Large numbers of adult flies concentrated in a specific area
Larvae (maggots) in food waste, compost, or drains
Small flies emerging from sink drains (drain flies)
Tiny flies around fruit or garbage cans (fruit flies)
DIY vs. Call a Pro
Fly control is almost always DIY-manageable when the source is eliminated. Call a pro if there is a hidden animal carcass producing blow flies or a sewer/structural drain issue.