How to get rid of flies? help pl;ease?

Question

sorry for posting here but i feel like this is my "community" and u guys have great answers posted it elsewhere and got 2 replies

ok so my house is clean most of the time lol i have a 4 yr old so not spotless :)

i have like a ton of flies mostly in my kitchen window which is big we have been fly swatting them all day for 2 days and there is more!

i have nc where they are coming from windows have been shut we dot ope the door alot ect.... ok i just counted all that i can see and i counted 61 some were dead though im sure theres more hiding

HOW OH HOW CAN I GET RID OF THEM ASAP? please they are nasty lil buggers!!!!

they have made maggots in my trash and i was gagging trying to get rid of them please help!!

Answer 1

Try to shut everything. I have this electric flyswatter so it makes it easier. Buy one ;) goodluck

Answer 2

Cover your trash so they can't get in there to breed.

Answer 3

ITS VERY SIMPLE , IF YOU MAKE A SALINE SOLUTION AND SPRINKLE ALL OVER THE AREA NO FLIES WILL BE THERE.. At least it will be reduced

Answer 4

Try fly tape-hang at kitchen window. Open kitchen window and sweep all dead flies out-then clean with deluted clorox. Clean all window sills with cleaner.

Answer 5

RAID

Answer 6

I'm pretty sure you can buy cans of insecicide at the hardware store. They're cans of gas that you set up in every room of the house. You pull something on them and they release the gas for about 2-4 hours. My dad did this a few years ago and it has durasticly reduced the amount of insects that show up. Either that, or call the extermination company if it is really bad.

Answer 7

If they are that bad you might want to call an exterminator and have them spray something outside of your house to see if that keeps them away.  Or see what they suggest.  

You definitely need to keep the garbage out.  When it gets full take it out...try to keep doors and windows shut/with screens in them so that the flies can't come in as easily.  You could also try those sticky fly traps that hang from the ceiling and the flies fly right into them.  It looks kind of tacky but it does catch them.  Good luck-hope this helps.

Answer 8

SMOKE!!!!!! insects hate smoke.. lol so just burn some bacon in your kitchen... not only will you almost die from the smell they wont like it either

Answer 9

Don't swat them that is just gonna leave a mess. Get Rid or another kind of spay that kills bugs right away. If they are having maggots in your trash spray them too. The problem is they are multiplying. You need to get rid or the babies too.

Answer 10

F;ies are Nature's scavengers!If you dont have a job for them,they won't visit your  house.To block their entry you may fix mesh doors.

Answer 11

Spray them with a bunch of pesticide

Answer 12

There are these things we used to use in our house, they are sticky rectangular boxes that you hang up somewhere around your house where there are lots of flies. They like the smell so they fly onto it, but it makes them stick to it, and they eventually die. You can get them at a store like Home Depot.

Search everywhere in the house for the source even in the smallest of places. Spray the trash can with bug repelant (also Home Depot) or rubbing antibiotic.

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Answer 13

I got this I got this... A Fly...Swatter.  LoL.  But really, there are some great products out there for this.  I would try a spray as well as a fly strip.  Just use the fly strip for a couple of days to get the BIG population under control.  Then just use the sprays.

Answer 14

Have you tried a fly trap, it's not exactly an attractive thing to have in your yard but might keep them out of the house. Something you hang outside that attracts the flies and traps them inside. Not sure what it's called.

Answer 15

try calling a pest control company?

Answer 16

SOmethings dead behind your walls! That isnt norma.

This works when I cook out:

Get a ziplock bag and fill it with tap water. Tie a string around the bag (zipper part) then hang it over your table (your case kitchen sink) and they should go away. For some reason they wont pass under the bag or near it. If it dont work then you can curse my name.

Either way you should call a vermine expert. Sounds like they are breeding in your house.

Answer 17

1. Eliminate the sources of the fly infestation

All fly infestations can be traced back to a source of unprotected organic material. The usual culprits are improperly handled garbage, animal droppings and dead animals. There are tons of different species, all of whom enjoy feasting on different things, but their preferred main courses are not so diverse that we need to immediately differentiate them unless you are unable to remove all of the possible food sources as outlined in this article.

Fly-food and breeding grounds

The key to reducing any fly population is to identify and eradicate the feeding and breeding grounds and as luck has it, flies lay their eggs in their food. Follow along as I walk you through some of the most common attractants and explain what you can do about them.

Garbage and decaying organic matter

Many filth fly infestations are the result of improperly handled human wastes. Perform a thorough inspection of every nearby area that collects organic waste such as garbage cans, dumpsters, and compost heaps. Flies will feed and breed in any of these places assuming the waste is moist and accessible. Make sure all garbage is bagged and stored in garbage cans with tightly-fitting lids secured to the cans. In the case of metal trash cans, a pair of bungee cords can be threaded through the handles and over the lid to keep it secure. Dumpster’s should have hinged lids that are kept closed and compost heaps should be screened off or contained in tubs. Look around for loose organic materials and spills.

Inside of your home, organic waste should be drained and wrapped in newspaper prior to throwing into the trash. The paper will help to dry out the waste - flies can’t breed in dry waste. Make sure your trash can has a tightly fitting lid, and tie the bag completely shut before transferring to an outside can for trash pickup. If you have flies breeding in your drains, a commercial drain cleaner will remove the organic film that they are breeding in.

Animal waste

There’s nothing flies seem to like more than a warm log straight from your dog… Any animal waste should be picked up and immediately buried or flushed down the toilet.

Decaying flesh

Dead and decaying animal flesh can also breed flies - not to mention the horrible smell and appearance. Search around for dead birds, rodents, squirrels, and road kill. If you locate an unfortunate critter, use a shovel to move it and bury it at least three feet deep to keep any flies that spawn from it from reaching the surface.

Other attractants

Some varieties of flies feed on the blood of living creatures. These are a little harder to battle since you can’t completely eliminate their food source (you). Others lay eggs in other insects and earth worms. These types of flies are better battled with traps and physical barriers like screens and netting.

2. Fly management

If the source of the flies cannot be effectively eliminated then you may want to take more direct countermeasures. This section will show you how to fly-proof your home and kill them off with traps.

Fly-proofing your home

The process of fly-proofing your home is pretty straight forward, the two major entry-points for flies are doorways and windows. Windows can be protected by adding screens that fit tightly into the opening, leaving no gaps for flies to enter around the edges. Repair damaged screens with a dab of silicone caulk or screen patches (available in most places that sell screen windows). Doorways can be protected in a similar fashion with screen doors, or by keeping the door shut as much as possible.

Beaded curtains also work well for keeping flies out of an area. The better the beads interlock without gaps, the more effective they will be.

Fly repellents

Zip-lock water bags

Many people swear that a zip-lock bag filled half-way with water and attached over entry-ways will repel flies. No one yet knows how or why it works, but there is speculation that it has something to do with the way the moving water refracts light. If you have tried this please use the tips form at the bottom of the page to share your results with the rest of us.

Personal insect repellents

Repellents containing DEET (Diethyl-m-toluamide) work well at repelling all sorts of insects including flies. Use these rubs and sprays on your clothing rather than directly on the skin, and never on your pets.

  

Citronella torches and candles

Citronella oil is derived from citronella grass. It is used in perfumes, soaps, and insect repelling candles and tiki torches. These candles and torches are marketed mainly as mosquito repellents but also work to repel flies.

Fly traps

Fly traps have a dual purpose. If used intelligently they can dramatically cut down on the number of flies that you see by using them to strategically encircle your desired no-fly zones. They are also useful for monitoring the fly population as you work to eliminate environmental causes so you can get some feedback on the effectiveness of your actions.

Fly swatters

Not so much a trap as an offensive weapon, the common fly swatter is an effective tool for hunting down any particularly annoying flies that have made it through the perimeter. Find one at your local department store or supermarket.

Fly paper

Fly paper is efficient at catching flies, but is horrendously ugly. Use it in direct sunlight for the best results. Fly paper is also good for catching undamaged specimens for identification. The glue is very difficult to remove from hard surfaces and nearly impossible to remove from clothing so be very careful during setup and removal.

Fly traps

Most fly traps work by placing an attractive bait in a location from which the brightest light leads right into a trap. After feeding on the bait, flies will normally fly towards the brightest light source and get stuck inside of the trap. These can be purchased or made at home and work very well. Here are some things to keep in mind about these traps:

The bait will need to be kept moist, so purchasing a trap that has a water reservoir can cut down on maintenance.

These traps will also need to be periodically cleaned so look for one that opens easily.

A mixture of molasses and cornmeal makes an effective bait that will not support fly eggs.

Place these traps up-wind of suspected areas of infestation.

UV Bug lights

Also known as bug zappers, these traps use an ultraviolet light to attract insects to an electrified grid where they are promptly charred out of existence by a high voltage current. They work excellently for reducing the overall insect populations when they’re habitually left on over night but they have the draw back of also killing beneficial insects. Small and portable indoor versions are also available

Answer 18

Find the source. They are hatching all at once, not coming in from the outside. Clean out all garbage and use bleach water around that area. You might need to buy a safe insecticide and spray it while you guys get out of the house for a while. It happened to me before too - gross!

Answer 19

Go  on a vacation for a few days with your 4 yr old and call a fumigator. I had the same problem with bedbugs after I went camping and brought some but after some fumigation it all went away plus i enjoyed a 3 day vacation with my family.

Answer 20

You need to find the source of this hun, they only come around when there's a smell in the air, rubbish attracts them, make sure you keep the lids tight on all your rubbish bins (trash cans). As this has only been going on for two days, they have obviously hatched in that time, there may be a discarded piece of meat or chicken (carcass etc) that's fallen behind the counter or is under somewhere. It's really a case of getting out the bleach and scrubbing everywhere, clean your trash cans and replace the bags, hose down any pathways and just have a good old clean up. They "hate" when things smell clean!. Don't worry it happens to the best of us, I had a fly issue when we had a BBQ and people left stuff under the hedge, it took me a week to find it!.

Answer 21

hang bags of water over stuff.

Answer 22

Gross get a swater or fly paper or a bug zapper or bug light or shut your door lol

Answer 23

1st, take out your trash daily until the problem is solved and buy a massive amount of fly traps, as well as spray for areas your son won't frequent.  You can also do a fog bomb.

Answer 24

I would suggest investing in either a lizard, frog, or Vector fly trapping system.

Answer 25

um put a screen over your window and make sure there is no food on the counters or anything and turn off the lights, then they wont come in

Answer 26

Just use one of those bright blue lights that attract insects and it kills them instantly when they touch it. Something to do with electric shock...

here is a picture of one: http://images1.comstock.com/Imagewarehou...

There are some helpful websites below which can hel you if you care to read them.

Answer 27

why dont you get like an insence that you make candles out of. i have it at my home only i have a different one that i use to get rid of mosquitos

Answer 28

Take your trash out daily!  If you have a garbage disposal, clean it with bleach (I have had gnats aka fruit flies live in there before). Clean all spills immediately. Look up under couches, tables, beds to see if your child has left food under there. They are coming in your house because they smell food or rotting food. Eliminate that and you'll eliminate the flies.