The sticky, hot days of summer are prime fly time. All may be quiet, and you hear a heavy buzzing and think it’s a bee, but it’s much more likely to be a fly. It may even seem that it’s near impossible that a fly has made its way in but just can’t seem to find its way out. One or two can be a nuisance, but if you’re finding repeat offenders, you should take some important steps right now to remove them.
For the most part, flies do not pose the same direct threat as other pests. Mosquitoes can transmit blood-borne illness. Ticks carry Lyme disease. Wasps can sting and cause allergic reactions. Just because flies don’t have the same direct threat factor, they can still do some unsavory things.
Firstly, flies will transfer bacteria from one surface to another—this typically ends up being food and can be ingested by humans. The most common outcomes of fly bacteria transfers are stomach bugs, blood poisoning, and pneumonia. In recent years, researchers have determined that flies can carry as many as 600 different types of bacteria. Gross.
There are a few steps you can take right now to prevent flies of all kinds from swarming your home.
Fly in your ointment? Our team at Graduate Pest Solutions specializes in prevention. Call us at 413-566-8222 or contact us with any questions or if you are experiencing a pest problem. We have the knowledge and service necessary to help keep your home and workplace pest-free!