Why are there so many flies?

Question

My house is full of flies that are black and probably blue bottles. Why are there so many in my house when there is no meat around for them to lay maggots in? I want to get a electric fly zapper but will they be attracted to it? Please help there is three on my screen right now.

Answer 1

Flies are very well known for trying to get a place where it is cooler than outside.  They will also come in if you have recently cooked as they smell it.  Any type of animal (cat/dog) food will attract them as well.

Answer 2

Saw this in a restaurant. Hang a large bag of water near where the flies congregate. It wigs them out and very few come around. Those you can bag with an old fashion fly swatter. Fun when you are bored.

Answer 3

Hang baggies filled halfway with water at your doors, This will almost eliminate them from coming in. Spray everything you can with the regular (amber) Listerine (mix 1/2 Listerine to 1/2 water in a spray bottle). They won't come near it. This you may have to repeat daily as the Listerene will evaporate. At least it keeps them out of your kitchen etc. tll you get them stopped. You can also spray yourself if you are being bothered. Good luck!

Answer 4

Get a Venus Fly-trap! Just be carful near it. Electric fly zappers aren't too good from what I've heard.

I would suggest a fly-trap with bait inside, just the entrance is only one-way.

Or, just bring a few spiders in the house! That is the cheapest way!