These uninvited insects can t fly well in strong breezes so set up an oscillating fan on an extension cord.
Flies on patio door.
Some info both face east the front patio is covered while the back is covered by a tarp hung from the roof to the fence for privacy between us and the neighbors.
Flies and other insects are attracted to light and will naturally be attracted to well lit areas.
Open your doors just before the sun sets and allow the flies to leave the house.
If there are a lot of flies there is probably a breeding site either on your property or a neighboring one.
Scientists tell us that flies are particularly attracted to the light wavelengths at sunset.
Sometimes these pests are a menace just because they re unsettling and gross.
6 ways to get rid of flies outside.
See where they are landing or resting.
They are small and just circle around and around right outside my front door where we have a large awning.
My front porch and back patio are plagued annually by flies not just 1 or 2 swarms.
Find out what is attracting them.
Yellow sticky traps will catch some adult flies.
The area is shaded all day and the flies hang out there during the day and disappear as the day cools and night comes.
Spiders eat flies but if you destroy their webs the flies lose a natural predator.
Don t destroy all the spider webs outdoors.
House flies they are gray in color about 4 to 8 mm long with four dark gray stripes on upper body.
Use your vacuum cleaner to get rid of whiteflies.
This is a great way to remove hard to reach bugs or bugs that refuse to come off.
Gnats they are about 4 mm long delicate dark colored flies with long legs and antennae.
To drive flies out of your yard.
They are not hover flies or cluster flies.
An outdoor patio is a great place to spend a warm evening or entertain company however nothing can crash your outdoor festivities as quickly as the appearance of flies and other creepy crawly bugs.
Then close the doors again before it gets dark.
Flies are deterred by the scents of some plants so keep potted plants on your patio or near your doors that repel flies.
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Understanding whether you are dealing with house flies blow flies cluster flies or other large flies will determine the type of management needed.
Drain flies they are about 1 5 to 5 mm long with a light gray or tan body.
Fruit flies they are dull yellowish or brownish black in color.
Wings and body are covered with long hair.
Plug in a fan.