What is a Phorid fly?
The female Phorid fly is larger than the male, so the two compound eyes appear to be spaced apart. The male fly has compound eyes that appear to be touching.
How long do Phorid flies live?
With favorable conditions, Phorid flies develop from egg to adult in about 14 days. Adult flies have a short life of a few days.
Do Phorid flies bite?
Are Phorid flies dangerous?
While not dangerous in the conventional sense (bites or stings), Phorid flies can transfer filth and pathogens to food causing foodborne illnesses. There is also possibility of myiasis (an infection of fly larvae or maggots).
Where do Phorid flies come from?
Are Phorid flies attracted to light?
Phorid flies exhibit attraction to light. Installing numerous LED UVA light traps can serve as an effective measure for monitoring and controlling these pesky flies.
How to kill Phorid flies?
- Utilize numerous glue board LED UVA light traps
- In situations where Phorid fly populations are rampant, use LED UVA insect electrocutors, which provide ample capture capacity
How to control Phorid flies?
- Conduct routine camera inspections of floor drains, sewer lines, and roof vents
- Repair broken sewer lines, remove contaminated soil, and replace with clean soil
- Remove moist, decaying organic matter
- Routinely clean floor drains
- Install walk-by-monitoring devices to detect low-level Phorid fly activity
- Install numerous light traps for both monitoring and reducing populations
- While eliminating plentiful food and reproductive sources, overwhelming Phorid fly populations can be drastically reduced by installing numerous LED UVA insect electrocutors, which can capture large numbers of flies.
Understanding the unhealthy habits of filthy Phorid flies enables targeted action to control their prolific populations. Mitigate the risks through navigating the nuances of Phorid flies. For more Phorid fly facts, connect with PestWest at 941.358.1983 or drop a line at customerservice@pestwest.com.
SCUTTLE / PHORID FLY
Megaselia spp.
Features
Thorax dark brown/tan with distinctive humped appearance.
Control
Chameleon® sticky traps and electronic fly killers are extremely effective at attracting and controlling these pests.
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