House flies breed in decaying organic matter and trash and mechanically spread bacteria wherever they land — a nuisance at home and a serious concern for food businesses.

How to identify the House Fly

Gray with four dark stripes on the thorax and reddish eyes, about a quarter inch. Fast, erratic fliers that cluster at windows.

Behavior & biology

They lay eggs in garbage, manure, and decaying matter, complete their life cycle in days in warm weather, and are drawn indoors to food and light.

Why House Flys are a problem

By moving between filth and food they transfer bacteria to surfaces and food, making them a direct sanitation and compliance risk for restaurants and facilities.

Signs of an infestation

Flies indoors, clusters at windows, fly specks on surfaces and light fixtures, and breeding around dumpsters and drains.

How we handle House Flys in the CSRA

Control combines sanitation, exclusion, and targeted treatment of breeding and resting sites. Our food-service and commercial programs handle it. Call 803-226-3155 to schedule. Browse the full pest library.