Protect your home or business from flies by learning techniques for identification and control.
fly, facts & information
WHAT DO FLIES LOOK LIKE?
There are more than 16,000 species of flies. But they all belong to the order Diptera, meaning two wings. Because they only have two wings, flies land often and therefore can deposit thousands of bacteria each time they land.
COMMON TYPES OF FLIES
- Black Fly
- Blow Fly
- Bottle Fly
how can apec support you get rid of flies?
Apec technicians are trained to help manage flies and similar pests. Since every building or home is different, your Apec technician will design a unique fly treatment program for your situation.
Apec can provide the right solution to keep flies in their place…out of your home, or business.
UNDERSTANDING FLY PROBLEMS
The more you know about flies, the better you can predict and control their behavior. Here are some quick facts to help you on your way.
Life Expectancy
Depending on the species, the life expectancy of a fly is eight days to two months or, in some cases, up to a year.
Bites
Biting flies feed on blood, attacking humans and other animals as food sources. Some care capable of transferring disease through these feeding habits.
Flies and Pets
While filth flies, such as the common house fly, are attracted only to offal and manure, biting flies will actively irritate pets. Large populations can seriously impact your pet’s health.
Reproduction Potential
One pair of flies can produce more than 1 million offspring through their offsprings’ offspring in a matter of weeks.
Horseflies
Belong to some of the largest flies in the world, horse flies, are common throughout North America and produce extremely painful bites.
Feeding and Breeding Sites
Identification of feeding and breeding sites can help to discern types of infestation. The sites should be eliminated as soon as they have been found.