August 19, 2016
Lock Out Cluster Flies in August and September
As summer comes to an end and temperatures cool, cluster flies seek out a cozy place to hide. The pests are attracted to the sunny (and warm) sides of houses and cabins. If they get inside, they hide – possibly for months. If you don’t want hundreds or thousands of uninvited guests in the winter or spring, you need to act in August or September and lock out cluster flies.
What are cluster flies?
Slightly larger than common house flies, cluster flies are an ordinary pest in parts of the Upper Midwest, including Central and Northern Minnesota, Central and Northern Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Their name comes from their behavior: cluster flies enter your home or cabin and hibernate in a group (cluster) in your walls or attic . When they sense the temperature is warming, the pests try to get outside. This is when homeowners and cabin owners notice the cluster fly infestation, as hundreds or thousands of the pests are flying around or landing on windows.
How do you prevent cluster fly infestations?
There are two key steps to prevent a cluster fly infestation:
1) Assess and repair any structural issues.
Find and repair any damaged window or door screens, cracks around door frames or window frames, and other various entry points. Guardian’s local technicians can provide an expert assessment of your property and point out the vulnerable areas.
2) Have a pest management professional treat the exterior of your home or cabin.
Treating the exterior of the property helps lock cluster flies out. At Guardian Pest Solutions, we offer the most thorough treatment available and we are proud to be GreenPro certified, a certification earned by less than 1% of pest control companies in the United States. This demonstrates our committment to effective and environmentally-friendly service.
Ready to lock cluster flies out? Contact Guardian Pest Solutions today:
Phone: 715-399-7378
Email: service@guardian-online.com
Online: Request Cluster Fly Treatment
