There are many different types of flies that create problems for homeowners. Each fly will have unique characteristics and create different control issues. Critter Control has experience dealing with a variety of flies and making sure they do not bother you in the future.
How to Identify Most Common Flies
- Blow Fly
Blow flies are commonly shiny with metallic coloring, often blue, green or black thoraces and abdomens. - Drain Fly
Short, hairy insects with wings that give them a moth-like appearance. The larvae live in aquatic or sludge-based habitats like sinks where they feed on bacteria and can become a problem. - House Fly
One of the most common pest, house flies
How to Spot Fly Infestation
Signs of Flies:
- Frequent Sightings of Adult Flies – Regularly seeing flies indoors, especially near windows, trash, or food areas, often suggests a nearby breeding source.
- Clusters of Flies in Specific Areas – Flies gathering repeatedly around garbage bins, drains, pet areas, or food prep spaces is a common sign of infestation.
- Presence of Maggots (Fly Larvae) – Small, pale, worm-like larvae found in trash, compost, or decaying material clearly indicate active fly reproduction.
- Fly Specks on Surfaces – Tiny dark spots on walls, ceilings, windowsills, or lights are fly droppings and regurgitation marks from frequent activity.
- Unpleasant Odors – Persistent foul smells, especially near trash or drains, can signal decomposing organic matter that attracts and sustains flies.
Why Are Flies a Problem?
- Health Risks & Disease Transmission – Flies spread bacteria and pathogens that can contaminate surfaces and increase the risk of illness.
- Food Contamination – Fly activity around kitchens, trash, or food prep areas can make food unsafe and lead to costly waste or health violations.
- Annoying & Persistent Fly Activity – Constant buzzing, swarming, and landing creates discomfort in homes and a negative experience for customers or staff.
- Rapid Breeding & Infestation Growth – Flies reproduce quickly, allowing a minor issue to escalate into a serious infestation if left untreated.
- Unpleasant Odors – Infestations often stem from hidden decaying organic matter, resulting in lingering foul smells.
- Damage to Business Reputation – Visible flies can reduce customer trust, trigger negative reviews, and harm your brand image.
- Repeated DIY Treatment Failures – Over‑the‑counter sprays and traps offer short-term relief but fail to eliminate breeding sources.“
How Critter Control Gets Rid of Flies
- Inspection & Identification
We identify the species of fly and find nests, foraging trails, and entry points. - Fly Treatment and Extermination
Treatment is tailored to the any species and your situation. - Exclusions & Sanitation
Long-term pest control protection. - Repairs & Remediation
On-going treatments keep your house free from flies.
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Though color and size vary by species, all ants have three distinct body sections: abdomen, thorax, and head. These insects have six legs and two pinchers that they use to carry food and construct nests.
Ants differ in size from less than a millimeter to a quarter inch in length. The pests are usually yellow, brown, red, or black.
Residents may find ant colonies in a variety of places in a house. Homeowners easily spot the outdoor nests of some kinds of ants by the mounds of dirt or sand at the entrance.
Ants indoors may nest in wood, under appliances, or near a food source.
Are ants known to enter homes or yards?
These small insects enter a home in many ways, often using small cracks around doors, windows, utility lines, or home foundations. They are likely to come inside a house with plenty of accessible food. Spilled drinks, crumbs, and trash attract the pests.
Do ants harm people or property?
Most ants are simply a nuisance, crawling in pantry goods and creating an unsightly spectacle as they travel across floors and sidewalks. Many species will defend themselves if harassed, but only a few ant varieties have painful bites and stings.
Some types may create property damage by burrowing in wood, nesting in electronics, or building nests in lawns.
Ants are persistent pests. There are many types of baits, traps, and pesticides on the market, so the first step to choosing a remedy is to determine the type of ant infestation. Certain species require different control methods.
Keeping a home clean, free of spills, and moisture-controlled is the easiest deterrent for these pests. For professional assistance in ant removal, contact a local, qualified pest management agent.
This type of pest control is not available in all markets. Please contact your nearest Critter Control location to see if traditional pest control service is available in your area.