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Cluster flies (a.k.a. grass flies or attic flies) are flies of the genus Pollenia in the family Polleniidae. Unlike the more familiar blow flies, such as the bluebottle genus Phormia they do not lay eggs in human food.
Cluster flies feed on plant nectar, and larvae feed on earthworms. At the end of winter, they emerge to find a way out of your home. The following tips will help you identify and learn how to eliminate cluster flies in your home.
Also known as attic flies, cluster flies are often mistaken for the common housefly. Find out how to spot these flies and what to do about them.
The large sluggish flies known as cluster or “attic" flies (Pollenia rudis and relatives) often invade New Hampshire homes in fall and turn into wintertime pests. They are particularly noticeable on warm winter days when they become active and find their way into living quarters.
A warm autumn day might cause cluster flies to "bug" you around the house. Here's how to get rid of cluster flies for good.
About cluster flies. Cluster flies resemble large house flies and may suddenly appear indoors around windows or lamps in the fall, spring or winter. They often become active on warm, sunny, winter days or when heat in the home arouses them. Cluster flies are 3/8" long, dark gray, and non-metallic. They are sluggish fliers.
Cluster flies, also known as attic flies, are a common household pest that enter through small openings in the walls. Learn how to get rid of flies and other pests with help from Orkin.
Cluster flies are thought to be native to Europe and may have found their way to North America in the ballast of ships containing soil and the cluster fly host, earthworms. Description. Adult cluster flies (Figure 1) are slightly larger than the common house fly, Musca domestica.
Cluster flies, also known as attic flies, can be a nuisance when they invade homes, and it can feel like an almost impossible task to get rid of them without knowing the proper methods.
Cluster flies are a unique type of pest compared to other flies. Their feeding habits revolve around plant sap, flower nectar, and fruits, which they easily access due to their ground-based lifestyle.