Fly Exterminators Knoxville, TN
FLY CONTROL IN KNOXVILLE
No one likes flies in their home. These little pesky insects hover around our food and are generally a nuisance. Additionally, they are unhygienic and can contaminate our food and surfaces. Some fly species can even bite. If you see an increase in flies, call Pest Ops.
Our Knoxville fly exterminators can help you rid your home of them. We will identify the species of fly you are dealing with, what is drawing them in, and provide you with professional, environmentally friendly fly control treatments. When you work with us, you can be sure you are getting top quality services every time.
For a free inspection regarding your fly problem, contact our expert Knoxville pest control team at (865) 966-0750
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The Dangers Of A Fly Infestation
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Flies are particularly dangerous to have around your home as they contaminate everything on which they land.
Flies have been known to spread:
- Typhoid fever
- Dysentery
- And food poisoning
If you have a fly problem, you should take care of it sooner rather than later. Our fly control specialists in Knoxville can help.
Common Fly Species
Many people are surprised to learn how many different types of flies there are. There are over 15,000 different species of flies in North America alone!
While the lifespan of a single fly is relatively short (many fly species only live for a few days), they are able to reproduce very quickly and in astonishing numbers. Once flies get into your home, you can have an infestation on your hands in a matter of days.
Common fly species in the Knoxville area include:
Blowfly
Drain fly
Fruit fly
Gnats
Housefly
Stable fly
Fly Identification
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BowFly
A blowfly is metallic in color, with shades of green, blue, or black, and is slightly larger than a housefly. They are found around trash, animal carcasses, food spills, or compost, as they are attracted to the odors.
Drain Fly
Drain flies are small and fuzzy with moth-like wings that are gray or tan and covered in hair. These flies are typically found near sources of standing water, such as sinks, drains, and shower stalls, where they breed in organic matter buildup.
Fruit Fly
A fruit fly is tiny, about 1/8 inch long, with a tan or brownish-yellow body and bright red or dark-colored eyes. They are commonly found near ripe or rotting fruits, vegetables, and other sugary or fermenting materials. They gather around kitchen counters, trash cans, or drains.
Gnat
Gnats are small and delicate, usually black or dark brown, with long legs and slender bodies. They are often found near damp areas like overwatered houseplants, sinks, or drains, and are attracted to moisture, decaying organic matter, and sometimes sugary substances.
House Fly
House flies are medium-sized flies with gray bodies, red compound eyes, and distinctive black stripes on their thorax. They are typically found around garbage, food, and animal waste, often entering homes through open windows or doors in search of sustenance.
Stable Fly
Stable flies resemble house flies but are slightly smaller and have a piercing mouthpart used for biting. They are commonly found around livestock areas, decaying vegetation, and wet straw, and they may enter homes if pets or other animals are present.
Protect Your Property From Flies
There are many fly control products on the market that can be purchased at the hardware or drug store. However, these methods rarely take care of the root cause of your fly problem.
Fly control often requires more than elimination. While it is important to kill the flies in your home and break their lifecycle, you also want to be sure you are eliminating the reason they are there in the first place.
Ways to prevent flies from getting into your home include:
- Making sure your windows and doors are properly sealed and screened
- Putting away and sealing pet food containers
- Clearing food waste and dirty dishes
- Keeping garbage areas, inside and out, tidy and covered
- Cleaning drains and garbage disposals
Flies are often drawn inside looking for water, warmth, and places to breed. Identifying what flies find attractive about your home, and how they are getting in, can go a long way in solving your fly problem. Begin the process of eliminating flies from your home today. Get in touch with us for a free home pest control inspection.
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At Pest Ops, we know how important reliability is to our customers. When you hire us to handle your fly infestation, we show up on time, professionally dressed, and prepared to tackle the job at hand.
As a local, family-owned, and operated company, we value our connections to the community and our customers. For the past 30 years, we have passionately provided residents across the Knoxville area with high-quality pest control services. When you want to work with a pest control company that is invested in you, call us.
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