Mimm Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Because I have some kind of plague of flies going on in my house. Where did they come from and is there a good way to kill them? We've just been using a fly swatter, but they keep multiplying. I have no idea why. Nothing smells funky, no dead bodies that I know of. I mean, my house keeping isn't the best but there's nothing that would explain this... It's only been the last few days and we've killed at least a few dozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Are they cluster flies? We had an invasion. I think we were killing flies for over a week and then all of the sudden, they left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We have a fly issue right now. I've been vacuuming them up. It has been much more successful than swatting them because I never miss. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Forgot to add- get an electric fly swatter. So much fun and it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Check anywhere with water--drains, under sinks, under the washer/dryer, whatever room the water heater is in, and trash cans (including under the plastic bags). Also check under kids' beds, even if they're not "supposed" to have food in their rooms. Are they more numerous anywhere in particular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 More numerous in the kitchen and family room where yes, sometimes food gets left out but they aren't swarming on anything in particular. I googled cluster flies and that was a tad disturbing. I haven't seen that many all in one place. Mostly they fly around a lot but the other night I looked up and scattered across the ceiling were literally a dozen flies. I've never heard of an electric fly swatter, I'll look into that. I like the idea of them just deciding to up and leave though. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninok Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We use clear window stickers made by Ortho. They attract the flies who then land, eat the bait and fall down dead onto the windowsill. I just vacuum them up in the evenings. We live in the country, have neighbors with way too many dogs, cow and horse ranches nearby, pet chickens and three of our own dogs. Every time we open the door one or two (or more) get in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Clove is a natural fly repellant. When the flies are abundant I like to keep a pot of water simmering on the stove with a few cloves sprinkled in it. I imagine a diffuser with clove oil would work the same, but I've never done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Are they regular flies or are they thinner, with skinnier wings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Are they regular flies or are they thinner, with skinnier wings? They are fairly large. I'm not good at identifying bugs. But these look like large black houseflies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Lava Mama Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Because I have some kind of plague of flies going on in my house. Where did they come from and is there a good way to kill them? We've just been using a fly swatter, but they keep multiplying. I have no idea why. Nothing smells funky, no dead bodies that I know of. I mean, my house keeping isn't the best but there's nothing that would explain this... It's only been the last few days and we've killed at least a few dozen. Hmmm. That happened in Amityville Horror. Have you checked the basement behind a brick wall? Just make sure there isn't a portal to hell down there. :) Tee Hee Hee. Just kidding! Hot Lava Mama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Hmmm. That happened in Amityville Horror. Have you checked the basement behind a brick wall? Just make sure there isn't a portal to hell down there. :) Tee Hee Hee. Just kidding! Hot Lava Mama Haha. I was just going to ask, "Have you read Amityville Horror?" Creepy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddlepatedMonkeyMama Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Probably cluster flies. We had infestations several years in a row, usually at the end of the summer. I vacuumed the little buggers, which isn't hard because they are more sluggish than usual houseflies. It lasted about three days and then they stopped coming in. I freaked out the first time it happened and had someone come check for dead things in our attic and vents. Cluster flies lay their eggs in walls and attics, so they have some kind of instinct to get inside all at once. Supposedly you can have a pest company spray certain areas of the outside of your house (under the eaves, I think?) to deter them, but it has to be done around July. My sympathies. It's gross, but doesn't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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