Quick answer
House Fly information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. The common housefly, Musca domestica, is a small greyish-brown fly closely associated with human habitation. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- The common housefly, Musca domestica, is a small greyish-brown fly closely associated with human habitation.
- Adults have a generally grey thorax with four darker longitudinal stripes.
- Houseflies feed on human food as well as rubbish, animal manure and other moist or early-stage decomposing organic material.
- Females lay eggs in decomposing organic waste; their close association with homes, food and waste means persistent indoor activity can be a nuisance-related reason to seek advice.
Typical setting
Found in and around human dwellings, food areas, waste and animal-associated settings.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
House Fly FAQs
Useful questions
What is House Fly?
The common housefly, Musca domestica, is a small greyish-brown fly closely associated with human habitation.
Where might House Fly be found?
Found in and around human dwellings, food areas, waste and animal-associated settings.
What should I do if I think I have House Fly?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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