Are flies driving you crazy? They certainly have that capacity. They make an annoying buzzing sound; they bump into us and, most importantly, they land on our food. Don’t get us started on what they do once they land on our food. It is not savory at all. But you don’t have to put up with flies. Here are some ideas that should help you fight them.
Prevention Tips
These are the prevention methods that will help you prevent non-biting flies from taking over your home.
🗑️ 1. Keep Trash Sealed and Removed Regularly
- Use garbage cans with tight-fitting lids
- Empty trash frequently, especially food waste
🍎 2. Clean Up Food and Spills Immediately
- Wipe down counters, tables, and appliances
- Rinse recyclables and don’t leave dirty dishes out overnight
🚰 3. Maintain Dry, Clean Drains
- Pour boiling water or drain cleaner down sinks weekly
- Clean garbage disposals with baking soda and vinegar
🪟 4. Seal Entry Points
- Repair window screens, door sweeps, and any gaps
- Close doors quickly and keep them screened or sealed
🌿 5. Keep Outdoor Areas Clean
- Remove pet waste, compost piles, and rotting fruit from your yard
- Don’t let standing water accumulate in pots, gutters, or birdbaths
🧼 6. Declutter and Deep Clean
- Flies can breed in overlooked areas — clean under appliances, behind the fridge, and in pantry corners
🐶 7. Store Pet Food Properly
Clean up spills immediately and avoid leaving food out too long. Keep pet food in sealed containers
These are the prevention methods for the biting flies that can get into your home
🚪 1. Seal Entry Points
- Install and repair tight-fitting screens on windows and doors
- Use weather stripping and door sweeps to close gaps
- Keep doors and windows closed when not in use
🧴 2. Use Insect Repellents and Traps
- Apply EPA-approved fly repellents around entry points
- Place UV light traps or sticky fly traps indoors and near windows
🧼 3. Remove Breeding Sites
- Biting flies often breed in moist, organic matter like compost, manure, or damp soil
- Clean up pet waste, decaying vegetation, and overwatered plant soil
🐶 4. Keep Pet and Animal Areas Clean
- Clean up around dog kennels, litter boxes, or animal bedding frequently
- Store pet food in sealed containers and avoid feeding pets outside when flies are active
🧽 5. Limit Moisture Indoors
- Use dehumidifiers in basements and bathrooms
- Fix leaky pipes and avoid leaving standing water in sinks, trays, or under potted plants
🌿 6. Maintain Landscaping
- Trim overgrown vegetation, where biting flies may rest
- Remove standing water, especially after rain
- Avoid letting grass clippings or yard waste accumulate near the home
🌅 7. Time Outdoor Activities Wisely
If you open windows, do so during midday, when they’re least active
Biting flies are most active during dawn and dusk
The best way to control all invading pests is to have ongoing, year-round pest service for your home. When you have an educated pest technician inspect your property and apply industry-leading pest control protocols, you have protection that attacks all of your pest issues in a systematic way. When flies can’t breed, you don’t have fly problems. When you don’t have any flies, you have fewer spiders. When you have fewer spiders, you’ll have fewer wasps, ticks, and other creatures that target spiders. There is an eco-system around your home. If you’re in our Minnesota service area, let Adam’s Pest Control help you keep it in check.
