The attic fly, also known as the cluster fly, is a common problem in attics. These flies are not harmful to humans and are parasitic, laying eggs in earthworm burrows and having their larvae feed on them. They tend to end up in attics naturally due to their flight paths coinciding with the high position of attics. As temperatures drop, they gather around windows. You can identify them by their black bodies and slow movements.
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- A fogger
A fogger is a very effective method to get rid of all kinds insects throughout the attic. The fogger is effective because the device is not limited to a certain radius per se. The fog gets through all kinds of cracks and crevices. The advantage of this is that the fog does not leave any sticky residue and that it is completely odorless. It is recommended to come back a few hours later. Many different brands are available on the internet and in hardware stores.
- Sticky Fly Traps
Sticky Fly Traps are a great alternative if you don’t feel comfortable using a fogger. The downside to using a sticky fly trap is that it depends heavily on the placement of the fly trap. The more flies are on it, the less effective it can get over time as well. It might be satisfying to see the results on tape, but you will also need to replace them once or so often.
- Fly Control Lamps
This is a popular solution to. The lamp emits UV-A light that attracts flies. Once they get close, they will get zapped and die. It is quite cheap and does not rely on any frequent check-ups!
The cluster flies are herbivores and are known to eat earthworms when they are larvae. What happens is that the cluster flies will leave their eggs in the soil where the earthworm is present and when the larvae hatches it will eat from the earthworm. In the adult stage of the cluster flies, these flies become herbivores and will mostly feed on vegetables and other type of flowers as well. The average lifespan of a cluster fly is about 27 days to 39 days long.
Killing them softly with vinegar
Vinegar is a potent flea repellent, and there are various methods to ensure fleas stay at bay. Vinegar’s effectiveness is because it eliminates all kinds of dirt. To prevent cluster flies from coming near your dishes, purchase apple cider and mix it with dish soap. Another technique is to wrap a cloth around a bottle’s top, poke holes, and put apple cider vinegar in it. Place the bottle near a window or table, and cluster flies will stay away. In case you’re struggling with cluster flies, get in touch with the experts who know how to deal with them by calling Exterminator Peterborough.