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 ...

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 ...

Vinegar repels and traps flies by disrupting their scent-based navigation. Use it fresh and warm, mixed with soap, oil, or mint, and spray in problem areas. Pair with cleaning; call a pro if flies ...

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 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 ...