Flies in Jordan & the South Metro?

House, fruit, cluster, drain, horse, blow, and stable flies that breed in drains and trash. Here is how we handle it.

How do you get rid of flies in Minnesota? Find the breeding source. House and fruit flies breed in drains and trash, cluster flies come inside in fall to overwinter, and stable flies bite livestock. We use baits and growth regulators, share sanitation tips, and seal entry points. Getting the source is the key.

Quick facts

What they look like

Two-winged insects with various colors and sizes by species

Size

1/8 to 1/2 inch, depending on species

Peak season in Minnesota

Summer for most, fall for cluster flies

Where they hide

Drains, trash, overripe produce, and wall voids

Bite, sting or damage

Some species bite (stable, horse flies)

What are the signs you have flies?

Flies around drains, trash, or kitchens

Fruit flies hovering near produce and recycling

Cluster flies on sunny windows in fall and winter

Stable flies biting livestock or people near animals

Why are flies in my house?

Flies come in through open doors and windows, and breed in drains, trash, and overripe produce. Cluster flies seek wall voids and attics to overwinter, like boxelder bugs.

What do flies look like?

What they are

Flying insects drawn to food, waste, and moisture; some bite

Common Minnesota species

House, fruit, cluster, drain, horse, blow, and stable flies

When are flies worst in Minnesota?

Summer is peak for most flies, but cluster flies come inside in fall

Are flies harmful?

They breed in drains, trash, and overripe produce; stable flies bite and bother animals

How does Brothers get rid of flies?

We find breeding sources, use baits and growth regulators, and share sanitation tips

How can I keep flies out?

Keep drains clean and trash sealed

Store produce properly and take out the recycling regularly

Seal gaps around windows and doors where cluster flies enter

Flies

Here is how we handle it

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Family-owned in Jordan since 2021

No rigid contracts

We tell you what you need, and what you don't

Details

Common questions

Why do I have so many flies?

Most fly problems come from a breeding source, a dirty drain, trash, or overripe produce. Finding and cleaning that source is the first step.

What are cluster flies?

Cluster flies come inside in fall to overwinter in wall voids and attics, much like boxelder bugs. They are sluggish indoors and gather at sunny windows.

Do you handle stable flies on farms?

Yes, stable and false stable flies bother livestock and can bite people. We offer fly control as part of our farm and rural programs.

Flies in a commercial kitchen? See restaurant pest control

Ready when you are

Tell us what's going on and we'll build the right plan for your home. No pressure, no rigid contracts.

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