- There are 16,000 species of flies.
- Flies have around 4,000 lenses in each eye.
- A single garbage can, if not emptied, can be the breeding ground for 30,000 flies.
- One pair of flies can produce more than one million offspring in as little as six to eight weeks.
- Six or more generations may hatch in a single summer producing a huge fly population.
- Each adult female fly lays several hundred eggs.
- The life expectancy of a fly is eight days to two months.
- For every fly you see there are between 10 to 20 more hidden from your view.
- A fly's feeding range is usually limited to two miles.
- Flies have a smelling distance of over 750 yards.
- Flies are attracted by movement more than color.
- Flies transmit bacteria, viruses and worms.
- They also serve as host for Staphylococcus, Salmonella, E. coli and Strep.
- Flies spread diseases readily because they move quickly from rotting, disease laden rubbish to exposed foods and utensils.
- Flies vomit an enzyme along with a portion of their stomach contents on their food before eating.
- Flies are the only flying insect with two wings, all others have four.
- A fly's wings beat 200 times per second.
- Flies jump up and backwards when taking off.
- Houseflies watch each other constantly and follow each other to food sources.
- Flies can live two to three days without food.
Please call us to book in for the 2024 fly control season or call us for a free, over the phone, fly control estimate.
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