When it comes to pesky house flies, everyone wants to know what they’re eating. So Are they drawn to our food? Do they like to snack on feces? What in the world could flies possibly eat that would make them happy and keep them returning for more? As it turns out, there are quite a …
Larger than mosquitoes, but not even half as dangerous as them, crane flies worry farmers all over North America. Not just in North America, but crane flies are present all over the globe. And they can be detrimental to your garden and yard. So what do crane flies eat? An adult crane fly doesn’t really …
All living creatures need sleep, and flies are no exception. While most of us may never have seen a fly ‘sleeping,’ they do, in fact, need sleep just like us. And their hunt for a safe and comfortable sleeping spot begins soon after sunset. So where do flies go at night? Like us, flies are …
The summer is here, and with it comes a lot of flies in your yard. But why are there so many? You might have more than you think! So why do I have so many flies in my yard? There can be a variety of reasons why you have so many flies in your yard. …
It’s the height of summer, which means one thing: flies are out in full force. If you’re a dog owner, you know that flies can be a real nuisance – and they can also be dangerous since they can transmit diseases like rabies. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered, and I’ll show you how …
Any type of fly is a menace to have around the house, and they will only get more irritating as time passes because flies breed so fast, their populations keep growing. Many people often cluster flies with house flies, because of their similarities, but they are different in some ways. Getting rid of a cluster …
Flies are no less than a nuisance. Not only do they constantly buzz around you, but they can also contaminate your food and affect your business if it is part of the food & beverage industry. Despite all this, flies are not completely useless. There are a few things that make them useful. Here, we …
If you have looked closely enough, you would have probably noticed that, after landing on your food or something else, flies start to rub their hands. Ever wondered why? You’d be surprised to know this but flies rubbing their hands together is actually them washing up. Here, we look at the details of why do …
Horseflies happen to be one of the most ferocious and aggressive species of flies around. Do not confuse them with the innocent and harmless house flies, as horse flies are capable of rendering a lot more damage to your body. Unlike the common house fly, horse flies happen to have sharp and blade-like mouth-parts. These …
Flies are bad news, whether there’s just one of them stuck in your house or an infestation. Having flies buzzing around is extremely irritating, but that’s not all. Flies fly and crawl on everything, most commonly feces, and whatever they land on, they pick up and carry it on their legs. You can get rid …