Cluster Flies

Cluster flies may look similar to house flies, but their behavior is quite different. Unlike house flies, they are sluggish and don’t buzz around. Cluster flies typically invade homes when seeking a dry and sheltered place to hibernate. They do not pose a health hazard since they don’t lay eggs in food or waste.

Why are cluster flies a nuisance?

Cluster flies hibernate in large groups, with hundreds clustering in upstairs rooms, roof spaces, wall cavities, and window sash boxes. In early autumn, they gather on sunny, light-colored exterior walls before finding their way inside through crevices, cracks, around tiles, window frames, or under eaves. Once a site is selected for hibernation, they return to the same location year after year due to genetic memory.

Signs of a cluster fly infestation include dead or sluggish flies around windows or in roof spaces during autumn or warm days in late winter and early spring.

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Preparation before PEST SHIELD treatment:

• Ensure all surfaces like interior walls, ceilings, windows, and frames are clean and dust-free for an effective treatment.
• Cover all cutlery, food, clothes, towels, toothbrushes, and other items.

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Aftercare tips:

• Allow the spray to dry completely after treatment; avoid cleaning or wiping any puddles.
• Lower humidity by opening windows and increasing heat to maximize the treatment’s effectiveness.
• Avoid touching treated surfaces and keep pets out of the area until it’s dry.
• If the insecticide comes into contact with your skin, wash it off immediately.
• The residual insecticide remains effective for 1 to 3 months.

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How PEST SHIELD’s treatment works:

Fogging is the most effective method for eliminating cluster flies, as it allows the insecticide to penetrate cracks where flies may be hibernating. You may continue to see dying flies for up to 4 weeks after treatment, depending on temperature and how much insecticide the flies have absorbed.

Trust PEST SHIELD for expert control of cluster flies in the North East of England.