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FLY CONTROL FAQS

Expert Insights into Integrated Management

Whether you’re dealing with fruit flies in the kitchen, drain flies in your sinks, or house flies invading from outside, our licensed team has seen it all. This section answers common questions about fly behavior, risks, and treatment options. Get the facts from NYC experts who know how to stop infestations at the source — and keep them from coming back.

  • Flies are attracted to food, trash, and moisture sources like drains.

  • Small, fuzzy flies that breed in sink or floor drains with organic buildup. .

  • No, they also breed in garbage, spills, and damp mop buckets.

  • Yes, they spread bacteria and pathogens on food and surfaces.

  • They feed by regurgitating enzymes and sucking up liquids.

  • Some species lay eggs that hatch into larvae within 24–48 hours.

  • Houseflies don’t bite, but certain species like stable flies do.

  • Warm, humid conditions speed up breeding cycles.

  • Yes, drain flies breed in organic slime in sinks, tubs, and floor drains.

  • A small spill or overripe fruit can attract and sustain large numbers.

  • es, the buildup of food waste inside makes ideal breeding grounds.

  • Most flies live 2–4 weeks, but reproduce rapidly.

  • Yes, they can transmit parasites and bacteria to pet food and water.

  • They’re attracted to light and heat sources.

  • Most are daytime insects, but some species may fly at night.

  • Yes, but eggs and pupae survive until warmer conditions return.

  • Small flies like fruit or drain flies can slip through gaps.

  • Moisture and organic buildup in drains attract them.

  • Not usually, but eggs laid on fruit can hatch if the food warms.

  • They’re following air currents that carry food odors.