Fly Control Philippines

Fruit flies are small, but they can quickly thrive and infest fruit and vegetables, causing them to spoil and become inedible such as homes, restaurants, and supermarkets. Measuring about 1/8 inch long, they typically have red eyes, with a tan front body and black rear body. Fruit fly females lay their eggs on or near the surface of fermenting foods or other moist organic matter.

Blowflies have a metallic appearance that can range from green to blue, bronze, or black. They are slightly larger than the common housefly. Their sponge-like mouth parts are used to feed on liquids. The worm-like larvae, or maggots, are pale yellow to white and lack eyes and legs. They have a larger, rounder back end compared to their tapered head and possess hook-like mouth parts.

Blowflies are attracted to decaying meat and animal carcasses, often being the first organism to infect them. In homes, they may indicate the presence of a dead animal in walls or crawl spaces. Outside, they can infest areas with piles of garbage, decaying vegetation, and animal feces.

The stable fly is a small fly that closely resembles the common house fly in appearance, but with a few noticeable differences. They are typically smaller than house flies and one of their most distinguishing features is their head, which sits at a slightly upward angle, causing their abdomen to appear to be “sitting” on the surface they are resting on. This can make them appear different from other flies when viewed from above.

Stable flies are hematophagous insects that feed on the blood of humans, livestock animals, dogs, and horses. These pests usually attack the feet and bellies of animals, as well as the legs and arms of humans. Heavy infestations of stable flies can significantly impact the health of farm animals and reduce milk production. Additionally, stable flies are known to transmit diseases that can cause illness in both humans and livestock.

Horse flies and deer flies are commonly found in areas with dense vegetation, such as brushy fields, and forests, and near bodies of water like creeks, streams, and ponds. These areas provide a suitable environment for the immature stages of the flies to develop, as they require moist soil for development. Adult horse flies and deer flies are strong fliers and are attracted to animals, including humans, for their blood meals. They can be a nuisance and potentially transmit diseases to both animals and humans.

Large, biting flies that feed on the blood of animals and humans. Horse flies can transmit diseases and cause allergic reactions.

The bottle fly is a metallic blue and green fly that measures around 10-14 mm in length, with a gray head and thorax. They have red eyes, sponging mouthparts, and bristle-like hairs covering their body. Their larvae, known as maggots, are white, hook-headed, legless, and grow up to 10-16 mm in length.

Bluebottle fly adults feed on nectar and are pollinators for some strongly scented flowers, while the larvae feed on the carcasses of dead animals.

Drain flies, also known as moth flies, are small, fuzzy-winged insects found in damp areas like kitchens and bathrooms. They lay their eggs in organic matter, such as sewage or decaying vegetation, and their larvae, called drain worms, feed on it before maturing into adult flies in about two weeks. Though not harmful, they can indicate underlying issues and reproduce quickly, creating an infestation if left unchecked.

Flesh flies are medium to large-sized flies that are often found in or around decaying organic matter, including animal carcasses and garbage. They are usually gray or black in color, and some species have distinctive checkerboard-like markings on their abdomen. Adult flesh flies are attracted to moist environments and can be seen hovering around moist soil or animal feces. Flesh flies can sometimes be mistaken for houseflies, but their distinctive markings and preference for decaying flesh set them apart.