Flies are generally drawn to foul odors like garbage, rotting foods, waste, and dirty drains. Flies are also attracted to outdoor lighting, and can enter a home through broken screens or entry points.

In the spring of 2023, my neighborhood on the north side of Chicago had a problem: a temperature change above Lake Michigan floated into our streets and caused fly eggs across the area to hatch.

A few flies can quickly turn into an infestation, so acting fast helps protect your home and health. Flies breed in warm, ...

In the battle against household pests, you might be seeing a new opponent these days. Fruit flies are buzzing around kitchens and dining areas with their relentless pursuit of ripe or decaying fruits ...

We've all been there before. You're in the kitchen chopping up fruit or veggies for a quick snack, when suddenly, you see a tiiiiiny dot buzzing about. Then, you see another… and another… and another.

Vinegar repels and traps flies by disrupting their scent-based navigation. Use it fresh and warm, mixed with soap, oil, or mint, and spray in problem areas. Pair with cleaning; call a pro if flies ...

Leaving a bowl filled with apples, bananas, oranges on your kitchen counter may provide easy access for an afternoon snack. But the arrangement--left out over time -- could also attract those pesky ...

In spring and summer, I get tons of questions about gnats and fruit flies, how to get rid of them, and they are the nastiest little bugs ever when you get an infestation. But I have a great trap that ...

Many people are not aware that inconspicuous fruit flies can carry diseases that are dangerous to humans and spread germs. Fruit flies fly to leftover food, mainly fresh, sweet products [Tom's Guide] ...