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Fly Control on Cape Cod, MA

Biting and Nuisance Flies Near the Water

If you've spent a summer afternoon near the marsh, you know greenhead flies. Greenheads and the common flies that come with living near the water can turn a yard or porch into a place you'd rather not be. Cape Cod Mosquito Squad treats the vegetation where these flies rest, so you can spend more time outside. Cape Cod Mosquito Squad is locally owned and operated, serving Cape Cod since 2014 and fully licensed in Massachusetts (License AL-0054568).

Fly control is one of several pest control services we offer across the Cape.

The Flies Cape Cod Homeowners Face

Greenheads

Greenheads breed in salt marshes and are most noticeable in summer, especially from July through mid-August, when they're most abundant on Cape Cod. Their bite is painful.

Common Flies

Common flies, such as house flies, are a nuisance around outdoor dining areas, garbage, and damp shaded spots. They can't pierce skin the way greenheads do, but they cut into the time you spend outdoors.

When Flies Are Most Active

Greenhead flies are most abundant on Cape Cod from July through mid-August, according to the Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project. Common flies are a nuisance around outdoor dining areas and garbage. Your technician will plan visits around what's happening on your property.

How Our Fly Treatment Works

Our trained technicians treat shrub lines, tree edges, and low vegetation near marsh grass and shaded yard areas where flies rest, using EPA-registered products applied per label instructions. Because greenheads and other biting flies rest in the same shaded vegetation as mosquitoes, the same treatment can help with both.

We use EPA-registered products applied by trained technicians per label instructions. These products are non-toxic and environmentally protective. We also use 3 natural products for those who want an alternative approach.

Not sure which fly you're dealing with? Call (508) 406-7974 or request a free assessment online and a trained technician can help identify it.

Between Treatments

Clear standing water weekly, keep garbage cans covered and rinsed, repair torn screens, and run a fan on the patio, since flies struggle against moving air.

Serving Homes Across Cape Cod

We treat yards across the Cape, including Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, and Yarmouth.

Schedule Your Cape Cod Fly Control

Schedule Your Pest Treatment Today! Call (508) 406-7974 or request a free assessment online. Every service is backed by our Satisfaction Guarantee. For more information, including this guarantee, check out the Mosquito Squad® Plus website https://www.mosquitosquad.com/cape-cod/ or ask the franchisee for details.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fly Control on Cape Cod

What Are Greenheads?

Greenheads are biting flies that breed in salt marshes, where their larvae live for one to two years. They're most abundant on Cape Cod from July through mid-August.

Does Mosquito Treatment Also Help With Flies?

It can. Greenheads and other biting flies rest in the same shaded vegetation as mosquitoes, so treating that vegetation often helps with both. How much it helps depends on how close your yard sits to the marsh.

When Are Flies Most Active on the Cape?

Greenheads are most abundant on Cape Cod from July through mid-August, according to the Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project. Common flies are a nuisance around outdoor dining areas and garbage.

What Can I Do Between Treatments?

Clear standing water, keep garbage covered, repair torn screens, and use a fan on outdoor areas. Your technician can point out the specific conditions on your property.

What Precautions Should I Take After Treatment?

We use EPA-registered products applied per label instructions, and your technician will go over any directions for the treated areas so you know what to expect before and after service.

Our Process

Fight the bite in three simple steps:

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    Assess your property

    We'll assess the unique areas of risk around your property.

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    We'll treat your property so you can get back to enjoying your yard!

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