In the spring of 2023, my neighborhood on the north side of Chicago had a problem: a temperature change above Lake Michigan floated into our streets and caused fly eggs across the area to hatch.
You'll never have to swat another fly again. Stockfoo/Getty Images If your home has been invaded by house flies, this guide will help you eliminate them and prevent more flies from swarming in. House ...
So, you're dealing with a house flies infestation. The good news: house flies don't bite. The bad news: It's gross to have a swarm of uninvited flies gathering around your kitchen. Plus, they create ...
There’s nothing more annoying than the persistent buzz of a fly indoors, not to mention the fact that some flies can transmit pathogens that cause serious illnesses such as food poisoning, cholera, ...
House flies can be a common nuisance inside a home. Warmer seasons, like the summer, can be “prime time” for house fly infestations. Many people describe an annual phenomenon where flies that seemed ...
Vinegar repels and traps flies by disrupting their scent-based navigation. Use it fresh and warm, mixed with soap, oil, or mint, and spray in problem areas. Pair with cleaning; call a pro if flies ...
When my house suddenly filled with flies two years ago, I didn’t know how to handle the problem. I made sure every screen was secure, thoroughly cleaned my house to make sure there was nothing out to ...
You are certainly no stranger to this little pest. The house fly probably originated in the middle east over 65 million years ago and most likely arrived in North America well before Columbus. Flies ...
Flies are a common nuisance in the Ozarks year-round, but their activity can dramatically spike during heat waves. Warmer temperatures create ideal conditions for flies, encouraging them to move ...
Here’s how to keep these disease-carrying pests away from your family. There’s nothing more annoying than the persistent buzz of a fly indoors, not to mention the fact that some flies can transmit ...