Every time you open the door to your house, there's a chance that a fly (or two or three) will rush in before you can close it. The chances increase in humid and warm weather as flies become most ...

No one likes dealing with flies of any kind, but drain flies can be particularly bothersome because of how quickly they reproduce in large quantities. Also called sink flies or moth flies, drain flies ...

After the long winter months, many of us are quick to welcome spring and summer with open arms. However, it can be difficult to enjoy the sunshine when it comes with an influx of flies. Fortunately, ...

They might be small, but according to research by Bruno van Swinderen, a professor at the University of Queensland, fruit flies have selective attention. This means they choose which visual stimuli to ...

Fruit flies have been trending on Delaware social media and all anyone wants to know is: "How do I get rid of them?" The winged specks are only an eighth of an inch long, but they can be very annoying ...

Flies might seem like harmless household pests, but these tiny invaders are more dangerous than they appear. Houseflies, fruit flies, and drain flies are notorious for spreading bacteria such as ...

Fruit flies are some of the worst household pests that exist, made worse by the fact that they are seemingly impossible to get rid of. The flies are attracted to fruit, other foods, and garbage, and ...

Got a fruit fly problem? This is a common issue, especially during the summer, says Laurie Stevison, associate professor of biology at Auburn University. She works with fruit flies in her research.

Fruit flies are attracted to ripe, rotting, or fermenting produce and can breed in moist areas like drains. Homemade traps using apple cider vinegar, overripe fruit, wine, or beer can effectively ...