What are Cluster Flies? (and How to Manage Them)

Fall temperatures reduce insect activity, which is a relief. However, the lower temperatures bring out the cluster flies, which are one of many Vancouver pests you can expect at this time of year.

Cluster flies are dull-gray in hue with black patterns. Their thorax has golden-yellow hairs, and they emerge in the autumn. Wintering pests creep out of wall cavities and attics to enjoy the warmth, clustering in huge numbers on sunny exteriors of buildings and at windows within the home. These insects have an odour similar to buckwheat honey.

Although a nuisance, cluster fly infestations won’t multiply inside your home, and they don’t carry diseases. In actuality, the only damage you’ll see is minor dark feces marks on windows and walls. Unlike other types of flies, cluster flies aren’t attracted to rubbish; they are attracted to light. So expect to find them around windows on sunny days or around artificial lights when it is dark.

How to Get Rid of Cluster Flies

Luckily, there are many ways to get rid of a cluster fly infestation, and they are all easy to do. If you are concerned about the safe removal of cluster flies from home, you should consult a pest control specialist who can identify the source of your pest infestation and help you eradicate it.

These methods prove popular and influential in both home and commercial environments experiencing an abundance of cluster flies.

Use Insect Spray

Home pest controls such as insect sprays can effectively kill and deter cluster flies within your home. Use as required in the affected area of the cluster fly infestation.

Citronella

Citronella is a fragrance that has been proven to control all manner of pests, specifically files. Use it as a home fragrances spray, candle, or incense wick in areas where you are experiencing cluster flies.

Seal Openings

The best way to avoid a cluster fly infestation is to keep all windows and doors closed, but this isn’t always practical. Put coverings over open windows and doors to create a barrier to stop pests entering your home and make sure any gaps are sealed that expose your home through cracks or defects.

Home Pest Control 

You can purchase any different pest control measures aside from the above-mentioned fly spray. You can buy sticky fly traps which trap the flies when they get too close to the strip—the is the same with boxes that encourage the flies to fly in and are unable to get back out.

Pest Control Specialists

One of the best methods of pest control is to use a professional exterminator. A pest control specialist can identify any problems and use the correct methods for effective removal along with advice on how to prevent this from happening again.

When it comes to qualified and experienced pest control companies, Pest Detective has over 35 experience safely and effectively removing pests. Whether your infestation is in a commercial or residential property, there is no need to suffer from a cluster fly infestation. Contact us at Pest Detective today to get your free no-obligation quote.