Pest Blogs

Key Takeaways Drain flies breed inside the organic buildup coating your kitchen sink pipes, not in standing water alone. Florida’s warm, humid climate creates ideal

Key Takeaways Black flies (Simuliidae) thrive near flowing water in Florida and are most active from late winter through early summer. Eliminating standing water, trimming

Key Takeaways Flesh flies are medium-to-large gray flies with distinctive black stripes on their thorax and red eyes, commonly found near decaying organic matter. Unlike

Key Takeaways Green flies (green bottle flies) are attracted indoors by decaying organic matter, pet waste, and rotting food. A single green fly can lay

Key Takeaways Fruit flies are tan or brown with red eyes, while drain flies are fuzzy, moth-like insects with large wings. Fruit flies breed in

Key Takeaways Flies are attracted to decaying organic matter, moisture, warmth, and strong odors from food waste or pet droppings. Different fly species are drawn

Key Takeaways Fungus gnats and fruit flies are the most common flies found in houseplant soil, and both thrive in moist, organic-rich conditions. Allowing the

Key Takeaways Adult crane flies live only 10 to 15 days, and their sole purpose during this stage is to mate and lay eggs. The

Key Takeaways Mosquito hawk and crane fly are two common names for the exact same insect — there is no biological difference between them. Despite

Key Takeaways Crane flies are completely harmless to humans — they do not bite, sting, or transmit diseases. These insects are often mistaken for giant

Key Takeaways Drain flies do not bite, sting, or transmit diseases directly to humans through contact. Large drain fly infestations can trigger allergic reactions and

Key Takeaways Horse flies do bite — only females bite, using razor-like mouthparts to slice skin and feed on blood. Horse fly bites are significantly