House Flies and Cluster Flies in Buffalo: Risks and Fixes
Flies do not bite, but they land on waste and then on your food. Here is why they matter, where cluster flies in Buffalo attics come from and what to do.
Why flies are a health issue
House flies and blow flies feed and breed on garbage, animal waste and decaying material. Bacteria stick to their bodies and legs, and they can transfer germs such as Salmonella and E. coli to food and surfaces as they land. That is why a fly problem in a restaurant or food storage area is treated seriously.
Cluster flies in Buffalo attics
Cluster flies develop outdoors on earthworms and look for warm spots in fall. They enter through cracks in siding and the roofline, spend winter in attics and wall voids and wake up indoors on warm winter days. They are slow and dull colored and often gather around sunny windows.
Finding the breeding source
Look for garbage that is not sealed, pet waste, wet organic material, damaged screens and drains with buildup. In businesses, dumpsters, grease traps and floor drains are common sources. Without the source, killing adults only gives short relief.
What works
Sanitation, sealed lids, repaired screens, sealing gaps in the roofline and treatment of the places flies rest give the best results. In kitchens, traps help with monitoring.
What we treat
We treat house flies, blow flies and cluster flies. Fruit flies, drain flies, crane flies, gnats and maggots are outside our service. Call 716-347-5858 to book an inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I get flies in my attic in winter?
They are probably cluster flies that entered in fall to overwinter. Sealing gaps and treating the voids reduces them.
Are flies dangerous?
They can carry bacteria on their bodies and legs and spread it to food and surfaces, so they matter most in kitchens and food businesses.
Do you remove maggots or treat drain flies?
No. Maggots, drain flies, fruit flies and gnats are outside our service.
