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FACTS & INFORMATION ABOUT FLIES FROM ONTARIO'S LEADING PEST CONTROL COMPANY

There are more than 120,000 species of flies. Around the world this number is quite possibly much larger. They are grouped into genera and families. The most common flies that are more familiar are house flies, cluster flies, deer flies and horse flies. Within the genus and family of flies they share the same habits such as feeding from blood, filth breeding or small flies.

Biting flies such as mosquitos and horse flies feed on blood to survive. They are most active on warm, humid days and lay their eggs in compostable materials such as mulch and near bodies of water. 

DISEASES SPREAD BY FLIES

Filth flies such as house flies, drain flies, phorid flies and blow flies, do not feed on blood, instead they are known for being extremely unsanitary and spreading diseases. They lay their eggs in garbage, feces or carcasses. Filth flies easily transmit diseases and are known to be the cause of over a million deaths every year. The females collect pathogens on their legs while laying eggs on feces, trash or animal corpses. It takes only a matter of seconds for them to transfer diseases including typhoid, cholera, dysentery, salmonella, anthrax and tuberculosis.

Small flies such as the fruit fly prefer to eat fruit or other sugary substances. They use these types of sites for feeding and also breeding. Eating food infested by fruit flies can lead to intestinal discomfort.

TYPES OF FLIES

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Trevor Dixon
3 weeks ago

I want to thank Sarah! She really did a amazing inspection! I had a issue with mice. Sarah cover the inside and outside taking care of holes/gaps above the front and back doors. attics and garage. And has a very caring attitude towards her clients! I have know about Environmental Pest control for many years as they looked after issues with a school board I worked for.


Margo Dixon
3 months ago

We just had a fall treatment done at our country property. We never hesitate to call this company to protect us from ladybugs, cluster flies and more. You can count on them for punctuality, professionalism and thoroughness. Shout out to Cody who went above and beyond today: on his own accord, he brought our garbage/recycling bins to our garage door from the road and was able to retrieve a helium balloon that had floated up to the top of our cathedral ceiling. We are seniors, so these gestures of kindness were most appreciated. Highly recommend!


Sherrie Lee Hawley
5 months ago

I cannot rate this company high enough. I first talked with Thomas on the phone. He was so polite and patient with this 79 year old lady animal advocate. He talked me through everything and I made my choice of the service I desired. I got an appointment the next day. Craig was right on time and he went through everything again and made sure I understood the whole procedure. I feel I got a very fair price for the work done. Do not hesitate to call Environmental Pest Control if you need help with wasps as I did!


Heather Lundberg
3 months ago

I recently had the bait boxes refilled to avoid having mice move into my house as the weather turns colder. Mike and Jake arrived at the appointed time. Both gentlemen were polite, friendly and very professional. When they left, I contacted Kassandra to arrange payment. She was lovely, pleasant and polite, a pleasure to speak with. I have used the services of this company for years and have always been pleased.