Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me!
The only thing that is grosser than flies is maggots. Whether your feelings are based on a well-done movie from the 80s or a real-life encounter, flies carry disease, and knowing they regurgitate on everything they land on makes it even more urgent to address flies when they end up in your home or workplace. A large kitchen in the building with everybody’s leftover lunch trash can quickly become a haven for ants and flies. A home with food left out or fruit that is going bad on the counter can become infested with maggots right before our eyes. One thing that is certain is that we don’t want flies around, and even though we can’t control them outside, we can certainly have measures in place to keep them out of the home and office, making life much more pleasurable. So, when you finally say, “Shoo fly, don’t bother me”, and mean it, contact Bigfoot Pest Control for a prompt reply and effective treatment against flies!
Swarming Flies Around Food
Leaving food out, leaving counters covered in crumbs, or letting fruit ripen on the counter can be dangerous because fruit flies appear out of nowhere. Swarms can quickly develop, leaving people swatting away irritating flies. When flies seemingly multiply overnight, it is time to act. Flies will hide in soil, office plants, trash bags, and even in spaces we don’t often think to look. Plus, most people don’t even know what to do once they figure out the source of the fly swarming. We may remove what we think is the source, but the problem can linger for days, weeks, and even longer. Homes and offices treated for flies are significantly less affected by these pests because effective pest control begins outside structures. Flies stay away, and the ones that get in don’t survive long enough to lay eggs and infest an area.
Fruit Flies Gone Until Spring?
If only this were the case. Fruit flies are much more common during the spring and summer because it is warmer, but when they show up in the colder months, when it is warm inside, their speed can make them frustrating! Avoid overripe fruit, such as bananas and apples, and vegetables. Purchasing or picking these items with holes or openings can be a welcome sign for flies.
The Flies’ Favorite Place Inside
When you have a fly infestation, it can seem like they are everywhere and keep reappearing like David Copperfield. However, their life cycle is so fast that most people don’t realize they are fighting off a new swarm of flies. The experts have the training and experience to target locations where flies lay eggs and raise larvae. As a homeowner or someone in charge of a workplace kitchen, keep the garbage disposal clear of debris. Trash cans and compost piles may seem like usual places for them to hide, but they can spread germs and disease. Mops and sponges that harbor bacteria can also be a source of contamination, so replace sponges frequently and thoroughly rinse and wash reusable mops.
Electric Tennis Racket or Pest Service
Some people choose the electric tennis racket method, but why do this when you can have a home protected against their activity in the first place? Skip the annoying flies and get on a treatment plan with a quality, low-toxicity pest control company. Today, eco-friendly pest control products can be applied at home and at work, with no time lost during or after treatments. Safe products can be effective and are the preferred way to control flies year-round in the Chicago area.
Bigfoot Pest Control is locally owned and operated and works with residents and businesses throughout DuPage County to keep flies outside where they belong!
Fruit Fly Life Cycle
The four stages of the fruit fly life cycle can make getting rid of them challenging without the right approach. Eggs, larvae, pupae, and adult flies can be treated at different stages, but should be treated all at once to ensure they don’t come back! Pest control companies that guarantee their work have the skill and methods to mitigate the issue once and for all.
The entire life cycle of a fly is 7-10 days, but they can lay up to 500 eggs at once, which means within 24 hours, you have a whole other issue and swarm of flies. Leaving some of them untreated means a continual problem, which is why using a pest control treatment that exterminates them in all stages is the best way to handle this pest concern.
Treating Against Flies in the Home and Office
DuPage County and Cook County rely on the locally owned and operated Bigfoot Pest Control to address their fly and other pest concerns year-round. A trustworthy pest control service with a guarantee of customer satisfaction – that can’t be beaten!
Although one fly may not seem like a significant reason to seek professional help, once the eggs hatch and they swarm, it will feel impossible to get rid of them all and keep them away. Take the stress and swipes out of your life today, and call Bigfoot Pest Control for an inspection and a tailored pest control treatment plan to keep all pests away!
Call Bigfoot today for a free inspection at 847-891-8852!