Flies

(Housefly - Musca domestica)

Flying Insect

Meet the Flies

Flies are common pests, especially the housefly... Thrives in human habitations, major carrier of diseases... Greyish, 6-7mm long, large reddish eyes... Presence indicates poor sanitation or decaying matter nearby...

Flies

Habitat and Behavior

Found near food, waste, organic material... Breeding sites include garbage bins, animal waste, food areas... Rapid life cycle (egg to adult in a week)... Feed by liquefying food, spreading pathogens...

Flies Lifecycle

Life Cycle

Complete metamorphosis: Egg (hatches quickly), Larva (maggot, feeds on decaying matter), Pupa (transforms in a casing), Adult (emerges to feed and reproduce).

Signs of Infestation

Common signs: Frequent sightings around lights/food/waste, Larvae (Maggots) in waste/decaying matter, Dark spots (fly droppings) on surfaces, Buzzing sounds near windows/lights.

Signs of Flies Infestation

Health Risks

  • Typhoid Fever
  • Cholera
  • Dysentery
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Tuberculosis & Salmonellosis
  • Contaminate food via regurgitation, defecation, and contact.

Prevention Tips

  • Dispose of garbage daily, use sealed bins.
  • Clean kitchen counters and drains.
  • Eliminate standing water, keep areas dry.
  • Use window and door screens.
  • Install air curtains or UV fly traps (commercial).
  • Cover food properly.
  • Disinfect waste disposal areas.