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| Chiggers | Cluster Flies | Deer / Horse Flies | Drain Flies |
| Fruit Flies | Little House Flies / Stable Flies | Black Flies | Phorid Flies |
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Biology:
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Exclusion and Sanitation:
Sanitation is the first measure of defense. Whenever possible, food and materials on which the flies can lay their eggs must be removed, destroyed, as a breeding medium, or isolated from the egg-laying adult. Killing adult flies will reduce infestation, but elimination of breeding areas is necessary for good management. House flies, flesh flies, bottle flies and blow flies breed in similar substances such as decaying organic materials, garbage,animal excrement or decaying animal corpse. Garbage cans and dumpsters should have tight-fitting lids and be cleaned regularly. Drainage will often aid control, getting rid of extra moisture. Openings of buildings should be tightly screened with screen. 2. Insecticides DEMON WP or Cynoff WP wettable powders, mixed with water to spray exterior surfaces where flies would land, sprayed once a month. We also carry fogging material and professional fogger equipment:FOGGING MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT 3. Trapping-Glue and Outside
FLY
PAPER-1 ribbon=3 ft.x1 inch strip of sticky paper .
WINDOW FLY TRAP-allows you to use a trap to stick on the window, without using an insecticide. ADVANTAGE
FLY TRAP is an excellent trap for the outside, with a unique attractant
lure included.
3. Electronic traps: Inside Use These electronic fly traps are very efficient and functional: EXCALIBUR HLO80 SPLASHPROOF-COMMERICAL MODEL EXOCUTOR EX 30 ELECTRONIC FLY TRAP LURALITE FLY TRAP and the LURALITE PRO FLY TRAP
4. Fly Baits :
A recommended fly bait would be: STIMUKIL
FLY BAIT
5. Aerosols A good contact aerosol would be: KONK FLYING INSECT KILLER/ AUTOMATIC AIR GUARD DISPENSERthe dispenser is an automatic dispenser to be used with the the Konk Flying Insect Killer. The aerosol will last 30 days.
Place the Advantage fly trap and the Stimukil fly bait away from areas
that you want to see flies, in that they have attractants that will draw
the flies.
STABLE FLY The STABLE FLY can be easily distinguished from other common domestic flies by the long, pointed proboscis which extends in front of the head. Both males and females use this proboscis to pierce the skin of a host and suck blood. The bite is painful and outdoor human activity may be curtailed when these flies are numerous. Eggs are laid in sch places as decaying hay, straw, fermenting weeds, grass and sea weeds. Stable flies are commonly found around stables and houses, and also along the seashore and near dog kennels. In these last woe areas they are frequently called biting beach flies and dog flies. The eggs hatch from 1 to 3 days into yellowish-white maggots or larvae. These larvae pass through 3 instars and pupate in the last larval skin. In warm weather the pupal stage lasts 6 to 20 days. The average adult lives about 20 days. The false stable flies and dump flies may also be problems in certain areas. They are non-biting flies. Little House Flies and Latrine Flies
Biology:
These flies usually appear in the early spring before the house fly has become numerous. These species are smaller that the house fly, more slender in appearance and the fourth vein extends directly to the edge of the wing instead of curving sharply upward as in the house fly. Eggs are laid in animal excrement and decaying vegetation and sometime in vats in cheese plants. The little house fly is frequently seen hovering in midair or darting about in the middle of a room. It differs from the house in that it is found throughout the house and very seldom on a spread table. This species lays it eggs on decaying vegetable matter and excrement, particularly of chickens, human, horses and cows. The larvae emerge in about 24 hours and may be recognized as a flattened, spiny organism about 6 mm long when full-grown. The pupal period lasts about 7 days under favorable conditions. The complete life cycle last 15 to 30 days. The Latrine fly, is very similar to the little house fly, but the latrine fly adult is slightly larger. Its biology and habits are also the same.
As a group, flesh flies occur throughout most areas of the world although
species distribution varies. Flesh flies are found in urban and rural
communities but fortunately, are relatively uncommon in houses or restaurants.
They breed in excrement, decaying vegetable matter and animal flesh or
meat. Though they can carry leprosy bacilli, flesh flies usually are not
problems as disease carriers or even as nuisances and pose little threat
to human welfare or to livestock. Some species can cause intestinal pseudomyiasis
in humans who consume food contaminated with larvae. Flesh flies are medium
to large sized flies and usually have three dark thoracic stripes and
mottled abdomens. Many of the common species have a red tip on the abdomen.
Though some species may be smaller than house flies, most flesh flies
are about 1/3 to 1/2 inch long.
Biology:
Also called moth flies, sewer flies or filter flies these true flies have bodies and wings covered with numerous hairs. If crushed they leave a powdery smudge Drain flies, or moth flies, can be found in moist, highly organic debris areas such as sink drains, sewage treatment facilities, storm drains, dung and rotten vegetation. Adults range in size from 1/16 to ¼ inch . They may be yellow to brown /black in color. During daylight, they will often be found resting on walls near drains. Adult female drain /moth flies most often lay their eggs in masses on the surface of gelatinous film found in drains and sewers. They may also breed in moist, shady areas outdoors such as under potted plants, in bird feeders and baths, in moss, in clogged roof gutters, under air conditioners, in thick mulch, or on wet ground areas.
The larvae feed on decaying material that collects in drains. In natural
settings, moth fly larvae feed on decaying plants and animals. Most moth
flies are harmless to humans, though they may transmit bacteria and other
microorganisms from their breeding sites to areas where people are. Moth
flies do not bite. Adults live about two weeks Finding the sources of breeding and eliminating them is the best control. Floor drains, overflow cuts in sinks and tubs, sump pump pits and sewers can accumulate organic matter but often do not receive enough water to flush the waste down the drain. They may be common in laundry and floor drains, toilet and shower drains.
The drain/moth fly larvae feed on the sides of the drain and in the drain trap if there is an accumulation of organic debris there. You can check it by placing some tape over the opening (leave some opening for air flow). If you find these flies stuck to the tape , you have discovered the source. Pouring bleach down the drain is not effective. A bacterial digester like Vector Drain Gel may be used to break up the organic debris. . Re-grouting tiles to prevent water seepage into walls will stop breeding in those sites. If found in rotting vegetable matter, the source should be destroyed. If adults do not disappear within a week further treatments or looking for other breeding sources is needed
Size: The adult flies are very small insects, about 1/8 inch long (3mm)
Color: Body color is usually a light yellow to tan color Biology:
Fruit flies are among the smallest flies found in homes. With the end of the summer season, many homeowners often encounter fruit flies in and about their kitchens and near garbage storage areas. They are generally found hovering around decaying vegetation and overripe fruit. These pesky insects are often found in the kitchen, especially when vegetable or fruit materials are present after major home canning efforts.
Fruit flies most often are found hovering around overly ripe fruit. Fermenting
materials, such as leftover beer or soft drinks, also are a favorite food
of these flies. Populations tend to be greatest in late summer and early
fall as they infest fruits during the harvest season. Occasionally, pomace
flies, similar in appearance to fruit flies, may infest the home. The
source of a pomace fly problem is often standing water like a forgotten
mop pail or an open sewer drain. The Fruit fly is about one third the size of the house or filth fly. Adults have red eyes and yellow-brown bodies. Life cycle from egg to adult is approximately 10 days. Eggs are laid near or on top of attractants (fermenting materials) such as beverages, decaying fruit and vegetable matter, garbage or slime in drains. They are attracted to any area where moisture has accumulated including mops and wet rags.
IDENTIFYING THE CLUSTER FLY
They average between 1/4 to 3/8 inch long. They are dark gray, never metallic
blue or green. When crushed, they give off an odor like buckwheat honey.
Cluster flies closely resemble house flies, but they are usually larger
and have a yellowish sheen on the thorax.
They are parasites of earthworms and breed outdoors in lawns and fields during the spring and summer. You can find them almost everywhere in the United States and Canada, except for the Southern states bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Females lay their eggs in cracks in the soil, which hatch in three days. The larvae use earthworms as a food source. The larvae feed for about 22 days. After that, they go into the pupae stage, which lasts 11-14 days before emerging as adults. Adult flies feed on flowers. There are about four generations hatched per summer. When fall approaches, they begin to enter structures in large numbers. Problems with cluster flies begin in late August as they move to winter quarters to over-winter. They are seeking warm sites with protective cracks for shelter, crawling back as far as they can get. It is important to consider treatment before this happens. They have been known to squeeze around the edges of windows that are weather-proofed. As the number of flies attracted to the building increases, large clusters of flies huddle inside wall voids, attics, and false ceilings. Most infestations occur in the upper regions of a buildings, such as the attics of homes. In multi-story buildings, they can be found in the upper two or three floors, and almost always of the south and west sides of the buildings.
If you have unseasonably warm weather in the late fall or winter, they
may emerge thinking it is spring, going for the warmer air outside. They
fly very slowly when they just wake up. They are strongly attracted to
light, so they are usually found around windows. At night they are attracted
to lamps. INSPECTION
Check around windows for live or dead flies. If you can find the voids in which they are over-wintering, you can treat the voids with a dust or aerosol, but that is not an easy task. In most cases, the voids can't be located.
To locate the voids, start with an inspection of cracks and crevices on
the southern and western exterior walls. Usually the only accessible voids
are the attics, crawls paces and false ceilings.
CONTROL MEASURES
CONTROL MEASURES:
Cluster fly problems can be partially prevented, but after the fall little
can be done. All of those currently found within the home had infiltrated
walls months ago. If this is not successful an aerosol like CB-80 pryethrum contact aerosol can be used. Spray lightly and repeat spray as needed. An alternate would be electronic fly traps such as:
EXCALIBUR HLO80 SPLASHPROOF-COMMERICAL MODEL EXOCUTOR EX 30 ELECTRONIC FLY TRAP LURALITE FLY TRAP and the LURALITE PRO FLY TRAP
Late August and early September are the times to use a good residual spray like Suspend or Demon WP,spraying the outside walls of the building where cluster flies are likely to land and rest before entering the building. These residual insecticides are applied outdoors to window frames, door frames, soffits and eaves as well as any other areas that are vulnerable to entry. Application of to the surrounding soil may also help minimize Cluster Fly populations and later entry. Recommended also would be a dust like Delta Dust, dusted into cracks that have not been sealed, allowing the dust to flow back into the void areas.Thoroughly caulking all exterior cracks on the sun-exposed sides (south and west) is very important. Biology: Generally, Deer flies are pests of domestic and wild animals,
but will annoy and bite humans. Deer flies feed by sucking blood and cause
a severely painful bite. These flying pests are closely related to horse
flies. Often confused with Horse flies, Deer flies are a little smaller
in size. The wings of this fly have dark markings and their body is tan
or dark in color. The female of the species feeds on animal blood, while
her male counterpart is a pollen collector. Deer flies deposit their eggs
in damp areas around bays, lakes, ponds or swamps. The larvae of this
fly feeds on insects and can be found developing in wet areas.
Biology:
Pollution of water, where algae grows, providing food for
the larvae to feed on, results in high populations. Midge invasions may also be reduced by avoiding the use of outdoor lighting to the greatest possible extent. For those midges that are still able to find their way indoors, the residual insecticide an aerosol and fogging treatments as described in House Fly Control would apply. Sand Flies, No-See-Ums, Punkies
Biology: Control:
Biology: Control:
Biology Control: Residual insecticides such as SUSPEND
and DEMON
WP are labeled for Chiggers. Biology: The phorid fly breeds primarily in and feeds on moist decaying
organic matter. Because it frequents unsanitary areas (with the ability
to spread disease causing bacteria onto food products) this fly is of
particular concern to hospitals, health care facilities and restaurants.
The reproductive potential of these flies is tremendous and very large
numbers of them may appear in a short time. Adult flies are strong fliers,
having been known to travel as far as 6 miles within a 24 hour period.
Phorid flies are found throughout the world and are a serious pest when
found in food producing, food handling or food serving facilities. Health
care facilities are another favorite target of this fly. Phorid fly larvae
have been found in the open wounds of patients in nursing homes and hospitals.
Fermenting materials such as fruit, dirty garbage containers, rotten vegetables
or slime in drains are just a few of their favorite breeding and feeding
places. Control: It may be difficult to locate the source of infestation since the flies can be well concealed in and around plumbing and areas where moisture may collect. When the breeding source can not be eliminated, the use of residual insecticides such as : DEMON WP or Cynoff WP wettable powders, mixed with water to spray exterior surfaces where flies would land, sprayed once a month.
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