COMMON PESTS
Cluster flies
Cluster flies often appear in late Winter and early Spring. These flies do not breed in the home and constitute no health hazard. However, these flies are a nuisance! The cluster fly is a little larger than the common housefly and they move sluggishly. They can be recognized by the short, golden colored hairs on their thorax (the part of the body to which the legs and wings are attached). Another noticeable feature of the cluster fly is the way its wings are held flat over its back while resting; the wing tips overlap when held in this position. These insects are often referred to as attic flies. If you have unseasonably warm weather in the late Fall or Winter, the cluster fly may emerge thinking it is Spring seeking the warmer air outside. They buzz around the home and gather in large numbers at windows in rooms that are not regularly used, as they are strongly attracted to light. In darker environments cluster flies will even be attracted to lamps and other artificial light sources.
The most immediate treatment for flying pests has always been a vacuum or a fly swatter; however, SAWYER has many satisfied customers who have seen great success with our preventative treatments. We recommend you start in the fall with a series of one to three preventative treatments, these treatments will also take care of potential problems with paper wasps & yellowjackets. However, this will not improve situation involving carpenter bees.
Cluster flies often appear in late Winter and early Spring. These flies do not breed in the home and constitute no health hazard. However, these flies are a nuisance! The cluster fly is a little larger than the common housefly and they move sluggishly. They can be recognized by the short, golden colored hairs on their thorax (the part of the body to which the legs and wings are attached). Another noticeable feature of the cluster fly is the way its wings are held flat over its back while resting; the wing tips overlap when held in this position. These insects are often referred to as attic flies. If you have unseasonably warm weather in the late Fall or Winter, the cluster fly may emerge thinking it is Spring seeking the warmer air outside. They buzz around the home and gather in large numbers at windows in rooms that are not regularly used, as they are strongly attracted to light. In darker environments cluster flies will even be attracted to lamps and other artificial light sources.
The most immediate treatment for flying pests has always been a vacuum or a fly swatter; however, SAWYER has many satisfied customers who have seen great success with our preventative treatments. We recommend you start in the fall with a series of one to three preventative treatments, these treatments will also take care of potential problems with paper wasps & yellowjackets. However, this will not improve situation involving carpenter bees.
