Cluster fly infestations are an unpleasant problem that occur during the Autumn and Spring months. Cluster flies live outside during the Summer, and will look for somewhere to hibernate during the Winter. For this reason, it’s common to get a cluster fly infestation in the Autumn as the weather cools, and the cluster flies are looking for somewhere warm and dry to hibernate.
It’s common to find cluster flies in lofts or attics, as they like south facing roof spaces and cladding where it is likely to be warmer. You might also find cluster flies around windows as they look for small cracks and crevices to hide in, where they can remain dormant during the colder months.
Cluster flies will not sting or bite, however they can arrive in large numbers, so a cluster fly infestation can be quite unpleasant. If you find cluster flies in your house in the Autumn, cluster fly pest control is recommended, before the infestation gets out of hand.
The other common time to find cluster flies in your house is in the Spring when the weather warms up again. As the warmer weather arrives the cluster flies will emerge from their hibernation. Again, the cluster flies can emerge in large numbers, making the cluster fly infestation and emergence quite unpleasant. Again, cluster fly pest control is recommended.
It is usually best to control cluster flies using professional pest control services that offer a cluster fly pest control service. Cluster flies release a pheromone that attracts other cluster flies, so if left unchecked a cluster fly infestation can become overwhelming. Professional cluster fly pest control will be able to exterminate the existing cluster fly infestation, which should get rid of cluster flies at that time. Often a residual pest control insecticide is used, which provides a solution that should last for the season.
Once cluster fly pest control is needed, then there’s a good chance it will be required again in the future. However, keeping cluster flies under control is important, as the fewer there are the less the level of pheromones to be released, and therefore fewer cluster flies will be attracted to your home. In this case, professional cluster fly pest control is well worth it, to stop severe cluster fly infestations becoming established.
