What causes blowfly infestation?
Blow flies are attracted to decaying meat and are typically the first organisms to come into contact with dead animals. The meat of dead animals is essential for larval survival and growth. They are also attracted to plants that give off the smell of rotting meat and as such, can be a pollinator for those plants.
How do I get rid of blowflies?
Remove breeding grounds Usually, the source of breeding for blow flies will be garbage, dead animals or feces. Therefore, if there are any of these in or around your house, you should clear it out. Removing dead rodents in your garden, animal feces, garbage or a compost pile will remove the source of the problem.
How long does blowfly infestation last?
If flies come back 2-3 times a day, spray that often. By killing the adults, you will be ending the egg laying so eventually, the problem will end. But it could take 1-2 weeks of persistent treatments.
Why are there so many blowflies in my house?
Sometimes flies appear to be causing a problem, but actually aren’t. For example, during summer you may see large numbers of flies (Blow Flies and House Flies) on the walls and windows on the outside of your house. They are simply trying to keep cool on a hot day and when the weather cools down, they usually leave.
Why am I getting big flies in my house?
You may see cluster flies in your home when the weather gets warm although sometimes they appear in winter. That’s because they get inside and lay eggs, which then hatch when the house warms up. If the heater kicks on during the winter months, the eggs will also hatch.
Where are the flies coming from in my house?
They breed and feed in filth, including garbage, feces, and rotting or spoiled food. Poor sanitation and ripped screens and unsealed cracks in windows and doors can lead to house fly infestations.
What do flies hate most?
Flies hate the smell of essential oils like lemon grass, peppermint, lavender and eucalyptus – put a few drops in a spray bottle and use around the house daily. They also hate the smell of camphor (a traditional moth deterrent) which you can buy online, cloves and cinnamon.