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Fly Control: Defending Homes & Health

Fly Threat: Health Impacts & Prevention

Flies are a familiar pest, but their impact goes beyond mere annoyance. These pests can carry and spread harmful bacteria, contaminating food and surfaces in your home. Some species, like house flies and blowflies, are notorious for transmitting diseases. Understanding why flies are a threat and how to prevent infestations is crucial for maintaining a healthy environment.

Essential Fly Facts:

  • Global Presence: There are over 120,000 known fly species worldwide, with around 16,000 species found in North America alone.
  • Disease Carriers: Flies can carry and spread bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, leading to food poisoning, diarrhea, and other illnesses.
  • Feeding & Contamination: Flies feed on garbage, decaying matter, and animal waste before landing on food and surfaces, transferring pathogens in the process.
  • Disease Carriers: While Flies are not as notorious as mosquitoes for spreading diseases, they have been linked to the transmission of certain viruses and parasites in some regions.
  • Life Cycle: Flies go through four stages—egg, larva (maggot), pupa, and adult—developing rapidly in warm and moist conditions.
  • Reproduction & Resilience: A single female house fly can lay up to 500 eggs in her lifetime, making infestations hard to control if not addressed early.
How To Stop Flies
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Fly-Related Health Risks: What You Need to Know

While flies may seem like harmless nuisances, they can actually pose serious health risks by spreading bacteria and contaminating food and surfaces. Understanding these threats is the first step toward effective prevention:

  • Disease Transmission: Flies are known carriers of harmful bacteria, including E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. They land on rotting food, feces, and garbage before contaminating human food, leading to foodborne illnesses.
  • House Fly Contamination: Common house flies regurgitate digestive enzymes onto food before consuming it, spreading bacteria in the process. This can result in illnesses such as food poisoning and dysentery.
  • Biting Fly Species: Certain flies, like horse flies, deer flies, and black flies, have painful bites that can cause swelling, redness, and allergic reactions. These bites can also transmit parasites and bloodborne diseases in some regions.
  • Allergic Reactions and Respiratory Issues: Fly infestations can lead to airborne allergens from their droppings and decaying food, which may trigger asthma and allergy symptoms in sensitive individuals.

By recognizing the health risks flies present, it becomes clear why effective fly control is essential to ensuring a healthy home. Mosquito Shield’s proactive approach helps reduce the likelihood of these illnesses taking hold, helping to protect both your family and the broader community.

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The Solution to Your Fly Problem

After learning about the risks flies pose, it’s time to take action. Mosquito Shield provides a proactive and powerful defense, reducing fly populations and keeping them from coming back.

Mosquito Shield Targets:
Mosquitoes
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How Mosquito Shield Works to Combat Flies

Mosquito Shield is more than just a quick fix—it’s a targeted solution that prioritizes your family’s health and well-being. By blending scientific research with thoughtful application, Mosquito Shield actively controls fly populations and keeps them from returning. Here’s how:

  • Comprehensive Coverage: Designed to cover a wide area, Mosquito Shield creates a protective barrier around your yard or patio. Its strategic application ensures that flies are intercepted before they can pose a risk to your family.
  • Continuous Results: With a focus on long-term results, Mosquito Shield is built to provide ongoing defense against pests, maintaining a comfortable outdoor environment for you and your loved ones.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why should I be concerned about flies in my home?
    Flies can spread bacteria and contaminate food, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses like Salmonella and E. coli.
    What health risks do flies pose to my family?
    Flies land on garbage, decaying matter, and feces before touching food and surfaces, spreading bacteria that can cause food poisoning, diarrhea, and infections.
    How does Mosquito Shield help eliminate flies?
    We use targeted treatments, eliminate breeding sources, and apply preventative measures to reduce fly populations and stop infestations at the source.
    Can professional pest control keep flies from coming back?
    Yes! Our treatments help deter flies by addressing attractants and applying long-term solutions to reduce the number of flies around your yard.
    How soon can I expect to see a reduction in fly activity after treatment?
    Most homeowners notice fewer flies within a few days, with long-term prevention ensuring they don’t return.
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