{"id":9430,"date":"2018-06-13T11:52:42","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T01:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/\/?p=9430"},"modified":"2024-08-09T01:43:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T15:43:56","slug":"get-rid-of-cluster-flies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/get-rid-of-cluster-flies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Cluster Flies in The Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"908\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-deal-with-cluster-flies-and-get-rid-of-them.jpg\" alt=\"A cluster fly isolated on a white background.\" class=\"wp-image-10223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-deal-with-cluster-flies-and-get-rid-of-them.jpg 908w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-deal-with-cluster-flies-and-get-rid-of-them-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/how-to-deal-with-cluster-flies-and-get-rid-of-them-768x354.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">forest71 \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Winter is here for us Australians, and with the rainy, colder weather you might start noticing cluster flies gathering in, or around your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While flies are nuisance pests, they can still bite and cross-contaminate. This can be harmful to you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_are_cluster_flies\">What are cluster flies (a.k.a. attic flies)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"908\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/upclose-of-a-cluster-fly.jpg\" alt=\"An upclose shot of a cluster fly landed on wood.\" class=\"wp-image-10224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/upclose-of-a-cluster-fly.jpg 908w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/upclose-of-a-cluster-fly-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/upclose-of-a-cluster-fly-768x354.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winai Pantho \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Attic flies are a genus of Pollenia flies. They do not present a health hazard directly. Cluster flies do not lay eggs in human food, as they are strictly parasitic on earthworms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--normal\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 mm in length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short golden hairs on the back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light and dark stripes on the abdomen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slightly bigger than house flies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<p>Attic flies are about seven millimetres in length. This species of files is typically recognised by the short golden hairs on the back, as well as distinct stripes on their back, and inaccurate light and dark stripes on their abdomen. The slow-moving cluster fly is slightly larger than the normal house fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lifecycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The life of a cluster fly begins as the female lays eggs. This happens in early summer or late autumn. It takes just a few days for the eggs to hatch. After that, the larvae seek earthworms and enter their body cavities.<br \/>The cluster fly larvae feed on the earthworm for a couple of days and then moult and pupate in the soil. It takes around 25 to 40 days for the cluster fly to grow from an egg to an adult fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Habitats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cluster flies are hard to get rid of because of the places they live in. Their name, attic flies, says it all. These flies love hard-to-reach places, like nooks and crannies, the attic, or any other rarely used room of your property, preferably dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time you will notice signs of an infestation when the cluster flies awake from their winter slumber and start to search for places to lay eggs. You can also notice them on warm winter days, and early winter days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/silverfish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"What Actually Attracts Silverfish to Your Home\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-deal-with-silverfish-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Deal With a Silverfish Infestation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-deal-with-silverfish-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-deal-with-silverfish-292x292.jpg 292w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-deal-with-silverfish-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-deal-with-silverfish-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Deal With a Silverfish Infestation\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/silverfish\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"What Actually Attracts Silverfish to Your Home\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat Actually Attracts Silverfish to Your Home\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_attracts_cluster_flies\">What attracts cluster flies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many pests, cluster flies are attracted to your warm, safe and cozy home. Attic flies will start looking for a way in closer to winter when the weather is becoming colder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people find them flying around their homes in the warmer winter days. As they are attracted purely to the warmth of your property, you will have to fly-proof your home well. This means finding all possible entry points and sealing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/common-household-bugs-and-how-they-get-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Common Household Bugs in Australia and How They Get In\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Common-Household-Bugs-in-Australia-and-How-They-Get-In-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Common Household Bugs in Australia and How They Get In - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Common Household Bugs in Australia and How They Get In &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/common-household-bugs-and-how-they-get-in\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Common Household Bugs in Australia and How They Get In\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCommon Household Bugs in Australia and How They Get In\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Damages_cluster_flies_cause\">Damages cluster flies cause<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than a nuisance, cluster flies don\u2019t cause any trouble or damage. The structure of your home is safe, and you won\u2019t get a fly colony in your home, as cluster flies have to be outside in order to reproduce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they\u2019re big in numbers, cluster flies tend to gather on windows and inside ceiling lights. They are generally attracted to lights and warmth but don\u2019t cause damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/spider-mites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Spider Mites: What Are They &#038; How to Get Rid of Them\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/spider-mites-on-indoor-plants-min-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Indoor Plants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/spider-mites-on-indoor-plants-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/spider-mites-on-indoor-plants-min-292x292.jpg 292w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/spider-mites-on-indoor-plants-min-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/spider-mites-on-indoor-plants-min-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Indoor Plants\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/spider-mites\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Spider Mites: What Are They &#038; How to Get Rid of Them\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSpider Mites: What Are They &#038; How to Get Rid of Them\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_proof_your_home_against_cluster_flies\">How to proof your home against cluster flies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, proofing is the only way to ensure that you won\u2019t get cluster flies nesting. Unfortunately, attic flies can go through little tiny holes in the walls, roof, windows, or any place suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes full proofing near impossible. But it\u2019s still a great idea to inspect your property thoroughly and find possible entries. Or, even better &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/insect-pest-control\/\">hire a professional to inspect your home<\/a>. They will also come and inspect for other pests. It\u2019s always a good idea to know what\u2019s going around your property, as some infestations take years before they show the first signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_get_rid_of_cluster_flies\">How to get rid of cluster flies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When proofing fails, there is only one way to get rid of attic flies &#8211; extermination done by a professional pest control company. Certified pest controllers know the possible entry points and this makes the whole inspection process faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use cluster fly traps<\/strong> to capture flies that are already in your house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vacuum cluster flies<\/strong> and dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag&nbsp;<em>outside&nbsp;<\/em>of your home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call a <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/fly-control\/\">pest controller<\/a><\/strong> to deal with the fly problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cluster fly traps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good way to capture cluster flies that are already inside the house. If the infestation is small, there is a chance that fly traps can deal with the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, that fighting an infestation with fly traps is a slow process, and by no means, there are any guarantees that you will capture all flies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vacuum them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As cluster flies don\u2019t breed in your home, they will die if they can\u2019t find a way out. Whenever you see an attic fly in your home, you can vacuum it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, it\u2019s a slow process of fighting an infestation, but if the infestation isn\u2019t major, it can be a good way to deal with one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional pest control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last type of pest control is to call a local professional pest controller to deal with the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The professional pesticides used to kill the flies deal with the problem quickly. It\u2019s safe, and most of the time pesticides can get in places that other means of pest control can\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the size of the infestation, the methods will vary. If you think your home has a pest control problem, consider booking an inspection with your local pest controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Book an insect control service!<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">Find a professional to come and free your property from the cluster flies.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-category=\"24\"\/>\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled\/>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__img\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/pest-control.png\" alt=\"Book an insect control service!\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__img -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget card-widget--obf-form -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Did you try something else that got rid of the cluster flies?<br \/>Share with us in the comments below<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is here for us Australians, and with the rainy, colder weather you might start noticing cluster flies gathering in, or around your home. 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