The Trick To Keeping Flies Out Of Your Boise House

January 20, 2023


How much do flies bother you? Some people have learned to live with these pests and have the uncanny ability to stand still while hundreds of these pests buzz around their faces. Others lose a bit of their sanity every time just one fly zooms by. Regardless of your concern for these invasive pests, we have some things for you to think about today. We are talking about the trick to fly pest control in Boise and some simple DIY options to prevent these pests. However, if you need help right away, contact Owyhee Environmental for simple and effective professional options to combat pests inside your Boise home. To learn more about flies, keep reading.

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Habits And Behaviors Of Common Flies

There are many types of flies that call Boise home, but most have no interest in invading your home. The one species that always finds its way indoors is the house fly. Identify this pest by its ⅛ to ¼” long, dark gray body, and its large, sometimes colorful eyes. This local insect loves to buzz around homes, reproduce, and steal food. How house flies eat is disturbing. These bugs vomit onto food to predigest it. They then suck up the vomit after it has absorbed some nutrients. One thing you should know about the common house fly is that they breed rapidly. A single female produces 500 eggs in her lifetime. Considering that her lifespan is just under a month, that is a lot of eggs.

The Potential Dangers Of A Fly Infestation In Your Home

Before we talk about ways to get rid of flies, we think you should know why these local pests are such a big problem. To start, many types of flies carry and spread harmful bacteria. This is seen with house flies. Some common diseases you might contract from these pests are dysentery, cholera, tularemia, and tuberculosis. These diseases are mainly spread through defecation and the food-liquefying process flies use to digest food. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, you might encounter a much more dangerous fly, the mosquito. This pest can carry many diseases that it spreads with its mouthparts. The good news is that mosquitoes do not invade homes as commonly as other local species.

Six Simple Yet Effective Tips To Keep Flies Out Of Your Home

We are going to assume you do not want flies inside your home. The question is, how are you going to keep these pests out? Here are six basic prevention tips we recommend to keep flies away.

  • Use some silicone caulk to fill in holes, gaps, and cracks around your home’s exterior foundation.
  • Make sure all of your home’s door and window screens are in good working order.
    Utilize door sweeps to seal exterior doors.
  • Keep your living areas tidy, don't leave food out, and address drink and food messes as they occur. 
  • Keep unscreened doors and windows closed as much as possible..
    Invest in trash cans with tight-fitting lids.

If you have the finances, we highly recommend investing in a year-round pest control plan to keep away large and small flies. This is the absolute best way to ensure your pest freedom.

Professional Pest Control Is A Great Fly Control Solution

For amazing and affordable pest control, talk to our team at Owyhee Environmental. We are a local company that provides advanced services to handle a wide range of pest problems. Let us pay you a visit to assess the condition of your home, remove existing pest threats, and establish a long-term treatment plan to prevent future invasions.

Call now to learn more about our pest control options and what keeps flies away in Boise year-round.




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