2024年7月19日 · Cluster flies are an indoor nuisance, but they are not breeding in your walls, and unlike horseflies, they do not bite. Cluster flies feed on plant nectar, and larvae feed on earthworms. At the end of winter, they emerge to find a way out of your home. The following tips will help you identify and learn how to eliminate cluster flies in your home.

Cluster flies (a.k.a. grass flies or attic flies) are flies of the genus Pollenia in the family Polleniidae. Unlike the more familiar blow flies, such as the bluebottle genus Phormia they do not lay eggs in human food.

Also known as attic flies, cluster flies are often mistaken for the common housefly. Find out how to spot these flies and what to do about them.

2023年7月7日 · A warm autumn day might cause cluster flies to "bug" you around the house. See how to get rid of cluster flies with these tips.

Cluster flies, also known as attic flies, are a common household pest that enter through small openings in the walls. Learn how to get rid of flies and other pests with help from Orkin.

2023年10月5日 · Cluster flies, also known as attic flies, can be a nuisance when they invade homes, and it can feel like an almost impossible task to get rid of them without knowing the proper methods. Cluster flies are usually attracted to the light and warmth of your home, especially during the colder months, making this the ideal time to read up on how to ...

The large sluggish flies known as cluster or “attic" flies (Pollenia rudis and relatives) often invade New Hampshire homes in fall and turn into wintertime pests. They are particularly noticeable on warm winter days when they become active and find their way into living quarters.

2023年4月14日 · Cluster flies are thought to be native to Europe and may have found their way to North America in the ballast of ships containing soil and the cluster fly host, earthworms. Adult cluster flies (Figure 1) are slightly larger than the common house fly, Musca domestica.

2024年5月21日 · Cluster flies mark homes that they hibernate with pheromones. Problems with cluster flies start in late August as they move to winter quarters to over-winter. They seek shelter to avoid the cooler temperatures. The cluster fly seeks warm sites with protective cracks for shelter, crawling back as far as they can get.

Cluster flies are light and dark grey striped flies that gather inside your home around doors and windows. In the fall, these overwintering pests try to enter your home looking for a warm place to survive the winter.