Common Pests

Since 2000, CARE Pest & Wildlife Control has provided specialized treatments based on a wide-range of common pest problems. Recognizing the difference between one species of fly and another, can help our professionals get rid of pests in your home.
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Types of Flies

There are a number of different types of flies one might experience in their home or office such as;

• common house fly
• fruit fly
• blow fly
• cluster fly
• drain fly

More often than not, there is a source that is the cause of these pests (such as a dead rodent or bird in the walls, organic matter in the drains or poor sanitation).

Common Flies

• Fruit Flies

  

  Fruit flies can be identified with its bright red eyes with light yellow body color. A Fruit fly complete its life cycle from eggs to adult in 8-14 days. Because it frequents such unsanitary areas, it could potentially carry disease-causing bacteria onto food products. To help get rid of fruit flies cover your fruit bowl. Also wipe up crumbs and spills from your cabinets, counter and floor. There are a number of different treatment methods that can be utilized in a fly control program.
  
  
  
  

• Drain Fly / Sewer Fly

  

  The Drain Fly is also known as, sewer fly, moth fly or filter fly. Drain flies are usually black, but may be brown. They complete their life cycle between 10-27 days (egg, larvae. pupae and adults) in optimum condition. The drain fly is a poor flyer and may be commonly seen walking or climbing on walls and other resting surfaces. Stagnant water in certain places it becomes a breeding place for drain flies. Keep your house and surrounding clean to prevent any drain fly from roaming around.
  
  If you have a problem with flies in your home, Contact CARE Pest for a free estimate.