House fly
house fly
Photo: Jennifer Hinton
Size 1/6 - 1/4 inch long. (It is often challenging to recognize flies from a picture. Because different species may need to be treated differently, be sure a fly problem is correctly identified before attempting control.)
Where/when Found around the outside and occasionally inside buildings during summer.
Significance It can be a nuisance when it congregates around the outside of buildings in large numbers. It can potentially contaminate food with disease-causing bacteria.
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