Flies, Flies, Flies and More Flies

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Flies, Flies, Flies and More Flies!
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Buzz, Buzz, Buzz

• Flies are more than just a nuisance for many
  people. More than 100 different pathogens have
  been associated with various types of flies, so
  keeping them out of your office is a must. Unlike
  many other pests, though, youre likely not just
  dealing with one potential problem, but many.
  Just exactly how many kinds of flies are there?

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One Name, 16,000 Species

• Scientifically speaking, flies belong to the
  order Dipteria, which translates to two wings. As
  such, lots of different pests belong in this
  order, somewhere around 16,000 at last count, and
  thats just in North America. How many of those,
  though, can you actually expect in your office?

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Four Big Pests

• While you could probably see a number of
  different kinds of flies in your office or around
  your home during the warmer months, most pest
  control professionals report they get four main
  kinds of calls fruit files, drain flies, bottle
  flies, and house flies.

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Fruit Flies

• Almost everyone has dealt with the tiny fruit fly
  at some point in time. Just 3 millimeters in
  length, its rare to see these little pests by
  themselves. You usually see them in fairly large
  groups. They can be found in any spot where you
  might have fruit or veggies that got too ripe.
  They can also be found in your drain or garbage
  disposal. Like all of their other buddies, they
  can contaminate your food in a hurry, so your
  best bet is to get rid of them at first sight.

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Drain Flies

• These are as tiny as their buddies, the fruit
  flies. Unlike fruit flies, though, once crushed,
  they leave a powdery residue behind. They set up
  breeding sites in damp places, like near floor or
  other kinds of drains. Most people try to
  eliminate them with bleach and hot water, but
  thats typically not enough to get rid of these
  pests.

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Bottle Flies

• These are sometimes called blow flies. They tend
  to be fairly larger, and they make a loud buzzing
  sound when they fly. While youre more likely to
  encounter them outside, if you do see them in
  your house, its because theyre trying to
  establish a breeding site, so contacting
  professional help immediately is your best bet.

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House Flies

• People have been dealing with house flies for as
  long as theyve had houses, and while one isnt a
  huge problem, if you start seeing several of them
  in your home or office, youre going to want some
  help. Theyve been known to cause a number of
  different diseases in people including typhoid
  and cholera.

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The Right Choice

• No matter what type of flies youre fighting, if
  youre looking for pest control help, go with
  Young Environmental Services. With a free
  evaluation, you have nothing to lose by picking
  up the phone.