FLY CONTROL AT ITS FINEST

Our targeted flies pest control service combines the most advanced technology and methods available to help take back your home.

They'll never fly under our radar.

With Orkin's highly-trained fly exterminators, your fly problems will become a thing of the past.

Open Garbage Is Their Buffet

The last thing you want to see is a bunch of winged nuisances turning your garbage can into their condo.

Open Food

Fruit flies can swarm fruit that's decomposing, open soda and alcohol containers — anything that's sugary, sweet, and available.

Scum Coating the Bottom and Inside of Drains

Drain flies gather, mate, and lay eggs in moisture or standing water. Your drains could become their breeding ground if left unchecked.

Fruit Fly Reproduction Rates

Fruit flies can lay 100s of eggs within their short life. Within 24-30 hours, the eggs hatch into maggots, feasting on the fruit they were born in.

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THE ORKIN GUARANTEE

We’re not happy until you’re happy. We offer free inspection and free return visits to make it right.

The Orkin Approach

Investigate

We’ll inspect your home from top to bottom, inside and out, for current or potential pest

Protect

We’ll treat the perimeter of your structure with the appropriate materials, remove all accessible spiderwebs and wasp nests, and use the safest methods available.

Fortify

We’ll do everything we can to keep insects out—seal, caulk, plug, and secure gaps and cracks.

Keep Watch

We’ll treat the interior of your home and install pest monitors in critical areas such as kitchens, baths, utility rooms, and garages.

Report

We’ll always provide a detailed report of services rendered and recommendations to help keep your home free of pests.

Follow Up

We’ll stay in touch between our regularly scheduled visits and respond to any immediate needs.

Custom Treatment

Fly Control Made Personal

Every home is unique, and so are our fly treatments that are tailored to fit your situation.

Flies Treatment Plan

After the assessment, the Pro will recommend a scientifically proven customized treatment plan that will best fit your needs. Flies in Homes Many homeowners notice flies in their homes during late spring, summer, and fall months. The pests get inside for a number of reasons, but most enter to feed on trash, ripe produce, or moisture. Residents who know what attracts flies will have better luck with prevention. In order to determine what attracts flies to your home, it is important to identify the species of pest you are encountering. Common house flies are attracted to decaying organic filth such as feces and rotting meat, whereas fruit flies seek sugary substances and feed more commonly on overripe fruit, spilled soda, and alcohol. Drain flies require moist climates and organic materials and will be attracted to drains where they will lay their eggs. What Brings Flies Indoors? These pests are common in unkept areas. Conditions that attract flies in and around homes include: Garbage cans left uncovered. Animal carcasses in the walls, attics, or elsewhere. Manure or pet feces around yards. Fermenting fruit on countertops. Spilled soda and open containers of alcohol. Scum at the bottom and coating the inside of drains. Outdoor picnics with meat and sweets also bring flies to an area. Leaving doors and windows open during these events can lead to indoor infestations. Some species of flies such as cluster flies are attracted to structures during certain times of the year as these flies seek out a comfortable place to overwinter inside the home. How to Prevent Flies After determining what attracts flies, homeowners can make modifications to keep the pests from returning. Removing indoor and outdoor trash, keeping garbage containers clean and covered, and cleaning up pet feces regularly can reduce fly numbers. Throwing out rotting food and sanitizing the garbage disposal often also help with control. Ensuring tightly sealed windows and keeping doors closed when not in use is valuable to help prevent fly entry inside the home. This is very important if prevention of overwintering flies such as cluster flies is needed. Residents may need pest professionals to figure out what attracts flies in your home and how to get rid of them. Contact the team at Orkin for removal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do flies lay eggs?

House flies lay their eggs in decaying organic matter like trash and animal feces; fruit flies lay their eggs in fruit and drain flies lay their eggs in drains.

What smells do flies hate?

Flies hate the smell of essential oils like lemongrass, peppermint, lavender, and eucalyptus. They also dislike the smell of camphor, cinnamon, and cloves. For effective fly repellent and prevention, contact an Orkin Pro.

Are fruit flies harmful?

Bacteria and germs can stick to fruit fly bodies that may subsequently get on your food and transmit health problems like diarrhea or other gastro-intestinal diseases.

What causes fruit flies in the house?

Fruit flies may come in through your food products and because of their rapid reproduction rate, can infest the area quickly.

What causes a lot of flies in the house?

Flies can enter homes via food products (fruit flies) or drift in through open windows and doors. They may also be attracted to and develop in decaying organic matter in drains.

How do exterminators get rid of flies?

There are a variety of strategies an exterminator can use to get rid of flies. Connect with an Orkin Pro to create an effective fly control plan for your home or business.

How much does an exterminator cost for flies?

The cost of a fly exterminator varies depending on the pest control treatment plan. Get a free quote and contact your local Orkin Branch for a comprehensive pest inspection and help get rid of flies.

The Orkin Guarantee

WE’RE NOT HAPPY, UNTIL YOU’RE HAPPY.

Orkin will visit you on a regular schedule.

We make sure your location is Free of Pests

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