House flies (1/6 – 1/4 inch long) are dull gray in color with reddish-brown eyes. They have two membranous wings and four dark stripes down the middle section of their body (thorax).
An adult female housefly will deposit several egg masses, each containing up to 130 white eggs in manure or fermenting vegetation such as grass clippings and garbage.
1. Sanitation is the most effective and important step in reducing pest numbers.
2. Dry and wrap organic waste before placing it in the garbage can.
3. Seal garbage cans with tight fitting lids.
4. Screen windows and doors to keep flying pests out.