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Infested cat food causes fly infestation in home
The woman explains how she opened a box filled with cat food to find that it was infested with flies which then progressed and infested her house. She states she has bought multiple cans of fly killer spray to try and combat the issue. The infestation spread to the inside of and around the wheelie […]
Cluster flies – how to prevent an infestation
Cluster flies try to enter a property for a variety of reasons. There are many theories as to what these include, but scientists believe that the main reasons are pheromone left behind by previous cluster flies, scents that exist in the property, or in fact a sort of inherited memory. Cluster flies are known to […]
Cluster fly infestations
Whilst it is not currently cluster fly season, it is worth noting the signs of an invasion as they can take over lofts and homes all over the country in vast swarms. This can often lead to residents and business owners cleaning several times a day and spraying fly killer spray to desperately reduce the […]
Research shows that flies often gather into groups
It has been discovered that fruit flies can group together into clusters due to the need to congregate. This has been considered vital for the survival of the flies by scientists as it can aid in the search for food and enable them to carry out other tasks they couldn’t do alone. It is difficult […]
The different products for treating cluster flies
Seeing an infestation in your loft can be quite daunting, especially when you learn that the problem is a case of management rather than elimination. However these flies are really easy to kill and there are long term insecticides which really help manage the issue. It is also worth mentioning that you won’t ever have […]
The reason flies can hear frog’s love songs
A young PhD student from Costa Rica has been investigating the reason that a small fly in the jungle is able to hear love songs from the male frogs looking to find a mate. The fly can then find these frogs and consume their blood. Gonzalez, the student explains how being surrounded by the countryside […]
Drones designed to land like flies
Researchers have been monitoring how flies land upside down on ceilings and other horizontal surfaces in order to develop drones to move in a similar way. Drones have multiple uses when it comes to the emergency services, agriculture and surveillance, however the major problem with this technology at the moment is that the majority of […]
How to avoid an influx of flies
Certain locations are considered worse than others when it comes to fly infestations, especially during the spring and autumnal months. This is because cluster flies lay their eggs in the soil in fields and so properties that are fairly rural are often the worst affected. It is well-known that many homes were invaded by flies […]
An issue with flies isn’t always caused by house flies
Often in rural areas, flies can be seen inside even when the doors and windows are shut. These flies are not be confused with house flies seen frequently in the Summer months; these ones are much slower and cluster around windows and walls – hence the name Cluster Flies. They tend to enter properties as […]
Dealing with Cluster Flies this winter
You may have noticed when getting the Christmas decorations down from the loft that there is a swarm of flies up there. Usually they will be buzzing around slowly and sticking to southern facing walls and/or windows but now is the time to clear your attic of these pests for the season. At this time […]