Fruit Flies
Fruit flies are a small, fast-breeding pest that can rapidly become a major nuisance in your home. Although they may seem harmless at first, fruit fly infestations can escalate at a drastic speed and are difficult to get rid of without professional assistance .
Attracted to fermenting organic material such as ripe fruit, drains, or trash cans, fruit flies commonly linger. Entering your home through tiny openings or a grocery trip, fruit fly infestations happen suddenly with very little warning signs. One female fruit fly can lay hundreds of eggs, allowing major population growth within days.
Ultimately, fruit flies lay eggs and allow their larvae to hatch in drains, garbage disposals, and various moisture-rich areas. Fruit fly problems frequently return, even after homeowners buy traps or sprays from the store. Prevention is usually much easier and more manageable than attempting to treat an infestation. If you’ve experienced ant problems in the past or are concerned that your home may be at risk, contact EcoShield for an inspection and front-line treatment plan.
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WHAT FRUIT FLY IS THE MOST COMMON?
The common fruit fly (drosophila melanogaster), also known as the vinegar fly, is the most prominent cause of fruit fly infestations in homes across the United States. This species is particularly drawn to fermenting sugars, hence why they are commonly found in kitchens near fruit, trash areas, or drains. Although the common fruit fly is small, the species reproduce at a very high rate.
Check out some of the characteristics of this fruit fly to help you correctly identify your pest problem:
- Approximately 1/8 inch in length
- Tan or light brown body
- Red eyes
- Highly active around food sources
As a result of fruit flies laying eggs and hatching larvae in hidden areas, these infestations often persist even after the visible insects are removed. Fruit flies are a challenging pest to control without addressing the source of the problem and reaching out to a professional.
Prevention is usually much easier and more manageable than attempting to treat an infestation. If you’ve experienced ant problems in the past or are concerned that your home may be at risk, contact EcoShield for an inspection and front-line treatment plan. Protecting yourself prior to ants becoming a problem is the single best way to avoid beetles altogether. Our year-round Shield Protection Plan can also prevent and control beetles before they become a problem.
SEE Fruit flies? TAKE THESE STEPS
If you see one fruit fly, it’s definitely safe to say that there are more breeding in your drains, trash, and reproducing where you can’t see them. Your fruit fly problem will not go away on its own, and store bought pest control methods are ineffective.
Want to get rid of your fruit flies for good? Follow these steps:
- Step 1: Call EcoShield Pest Solutions today for a free estimate.
- Step 2: Avoid trying to treat your beetle problem before our team of experts can properly identify the type of ant invading your property.
- Step 3: Schedule a time that works best for you. The pest control technicians at EcoShield always strive to accommodate your schedule.
- Step 4: Watch your pest control problem disappear and eliminate your stress and worry.
At EcoShield, we help you through every step of the pest control treatment process. Whether you have general questions about beetles in your home or you need to get rid of a damaging infestation, our experts are trained to answer any questions and provide the best solution for you.
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