House Fly Control in Alabama
Alabama Professional Services is your best protection from invading insects, rodents and moisture control. We use the most effective products and technology to solve residential pest control problems the right way.
Our quarterly perimeter pest control services are convenient because we primarily treat the exterior around your home instead of inside.
If you see signs of a pest infestation in your home, this is the time to act! Once an infestation takes root in your home, it can spread quickly — leading to damage, potential health issues, and a more expensive solution father on down the road.
House Flies in Alabama - Identification & Prevention
| Color | Dark Gray |
| Legs | Six |
| Shape | Small Oval |
| Size | 1/4″ |
| Antennae | Yes |
| Flight | Yes |
Habits
They are only able to feed on liquids but have the ability to turn many solid foods into a liquid for them to eat. House flies taste with their feet, which are 10 million times more sensitive to sugar than the human tongue.
Habitat
House flies tend to stay within 1-2 miles of where they were born; however, they have been known to migrate up to 20 miles to find food.
Threats
These insects have been known to carry over 100 different kinds of disease-causing germs, which makes them very bad house guests.
House Flies can be found in Throughout the United States
Prevention
House flies can be controlled through vigilant sanitation. Remove trash regularly and use well-sealing garbage receptacles. Clean up pet waste immediately. Use fine mesh screens on doors and windows to prevent fly entry.