Identify flies
House flies
Gray, with four dark stripes on the back. They breed in garbage, pet waste, and other decaying matter.
Fruit flies
Tiny and tan with red eyes. They breed in ripe fruit, drains, and the residue left in recycling bins.
Drain flies
Small, fuzzy, and moth-like. They breed in the slime inside drains and sump pits.
Cluster flies
Slightly larger and slower than house flies, with a golden-hair sheen. They gather in attics and wall voids in fall and become active on warm winter days.
Signs you have flies
- A cloud of tiny flies over the sink or fruit bowl
- Moth-like flies resting on bathroom walls
- Sluggish flies buzzing at an upstairs window in winter
- A trash can or pet area that keeps drawing flies
Why they come inside
Each fly has its own nursery. House flies and fruit flies breed in food and waste, drain flies in organic buildup, and cluster flies develop outdoors and come in to overwinter.
How Go Go treats them
We inspect to locate the breeding source and the entry points. Treatment targets those spots, with sanitation and exclusion advice so the next generation has nowhere to start.
Covered by a protection plan?
Yes. Flies are on the plan, so scheduled visits can help keep outdoor sources and entry points in check. See how plans work →
FAQ
Flies: common questions
Why do I have tiny flies near my drains?
They are most likely drain flies or fruit flies breeding in the organic film inside the pipes.
Why are there flies in my attic in winter?
Cluster flies overwinter in attics and wall voids and wake up on warm days.
Can I get rid of fruit flies with a trap?
A trap will catch adults, but unless you remove the ripe fruit or residue they are breeding in, new ones keep emerging.