Shoo Flies, Don’t Bother Me!

How to Take Back Your Property from Pesky Fliers

Picture this: you’re finally enjoying that glass of sweet tea on the porch, the Texas sunset is putting on a show, and… buzz. A fly zips by your ear, then another, and suddenly you’re wondering if you accidentally signed up to host the Fly Family Reunion 2025.

The truth is, flies are more than just an annoyance — they’re opportunists. Give them a little food, moisture, or decomposing plant matter, and they’ll move in faster than your in-laws when they hear you’ve got a pool.

So how do you stop them? The magic phrase is source reduction — a fancy way of saying, “Don’t make your property an open invitation for flies.”

Why Source Reduction Works

Flies are all about real estate:

• Prime location (warm weather? check.)
  
  
• Free buffet (rotting food, sludge, waste? check.)
  
  
• Moist nursery for the kids (any damp, organic material will do).
  
  

One female fruit fly can lay up to 400 eggs, and they’ll hatch in as little as 12 hours. That means what looks like “just a couple flies” today can turn into a Hitchcock-level nightmare tomorrow.

Know Your Fly’s Favorite Hangouts

Different flies like different venues, so part of winning the battle is knowing where they party:

• Animal Waste → Flesh flies love it (gross, but true).
  
  
• Overwatered Spots → Attracts mosquitoes and drain flies.
  
  
• Decaying Plant Matter → Fungus gnats and fruit flies think it’s heaven.
  
  
• Open Trash Cans → A five-star hotel for phorid flies.
  
  
• Exposed, Wet Pet Food → A diner for house flies.
  
  

The Team Effort: You + Us = Fly-Free

Here’s the deal: even the best professional fly treatment works best when we’re in it together. Our Mosquito Squad Fly Control service will knock down a chunk of the population, but your efforts at home seal the deal.

Your “Don’t Invite the Flies” Checklist:

1. Keep trash bins covered and emptied regularly.
   
   
2. Avoid overwatering lawns and planters.
   
   
3. Clean up after pets quickly (yes, even that job).
   
   
4. Rinse and dry pet bowls after meals.
   
   
5. Remove or compost plant clippings promptly.
   
   
6. Wipe down kitchen drains to avoid organic sludge build-up.
   
   

The Funny Truth About Flies

If you’ve ever tried to swat one and failed, you know — flies are basically the ninja gymnasts of the insect world. They can see almost everything at once thanks to their compound eyes, and they’re lightning-fast. So instead of perfecting your swat skills, the smarter move is to make sure they have no reason to visit in the first place.

Our Squad Has Your Back

If you’re dealing with a fly invasion — or want to prevent one — we can help. Our treatments target the problem while you focus on keeping their breeding spots off-limits. We use a proprietary trap and bait lure to attract flies into their forever home. No gross bags of floating flies to look at, smell or throw away. Together, we’ll make your property as unappealing to flies as a January swim in Lake Lewisville, Lake Grapevine, Lake Bridgeport or even Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Lake.

Call Mosquito Squad Plus and Pest Control today and let’s kick those flies to the curb — before they kick off another reunion. 

Disclaimer: Many flies were harmed in the making of this blog. Good Riddance!