Why Are There So Many Flies in My House Right Now? (Fly Season UAE)
You’re right about this! Flies become very abundant in the UAE when the temperature starts dropping, from around October onwards. The flies cannot survive the scorching summer heat, and once the temperatures start becoming more comfortable, say in the 20s and early 30s, they multiply and begin their search for food, water, and shelter.
Fortunately, your house provides all of these things! However, it’s worth noting that there are only a few reasons why you might have a fly infestation.
Why Flies Show Up This Time of Year?
The weather is in favor of them.
House flies thrive well in warm and moderate weather. During summers, very high temperatures affect their lifespan and reduce their population. However, when the seasons change, this scenario reverses; one single female is able to lay several hundred eggs and in moderate weather, they mature into adults within a week.
Your doors and windows are open
The cold weather opens up the doors of your balconies and cracks the windows for some fresh air. You enjoy this weather; it is an easy entry for flies too. Almost all flies inside your house came from the exterior environment via open doors and windows.
What more happens outside?
It includes barbecue, gardening, eating outside, and more watering. The wet soil, compost, and dustbins near your villa attract flies to that place, and then it is easy for flies to enter inside your villa.
Flies Found Inside Your Home
Flies keep coming into your home despite all being closed because there is something in your house that is giving them nourishment. The following are some of the places you can find flies in your house:
Open kitchen garbage with food scraps inside
Drains, since organic matter provides breeding ground for flies
Fruit bowls since ripened fruits are the number one attractor for fruit flies
Places where pets eat or their litter boxes
Wet areas such as AC drip pans, wet mops and plant saucers
How to Get Rid of Flies and Keep Them Out
Remove their food sources. Take out garbage regularly, clean counter tops at night and store fruit in the refrigerator.
Clean your drains once a week. It will eliminate that nasty residue which attracts and breeds little flies.
Prevent them from entering. This step really finishes the cycle.
Sprays solve the problem with a fly before you now, but not with the next one. In case flies keep entering from the outside world, the solution is a physical barrier.
Fly Screens vs Sprays vs Traps
Method | Stops new flies? | Chemical-free? | How long it works | Best for |
Insect spray | No | No | Minutes to hours | Quick emergencies |
Sticky or UV traps | No | Yes | A few weeks | Flies already inside |
Keeping windows shut | Yes | Yes | Only while shut | Not practical in cooler months |
Fly screens | Yes | Yes | Years | Fresh air without the flies |
The only choice you have when it comes to keeping flies away while your windows remain open is using fly screens. Each fly screen at Mosquitonet.ae is custom-made for your windows and doors in either Single, Double, or Extra Wide sizes with the fine mesh being nearly invisible to your eye.
Not quite sure what you require? Book a site visit and our team will measure and recommend the right fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there all of a sudden so many flies in my house?
The combination of these three factors is responsible for the presence of more flies - cool weather which suits flies, open doors or windows, and food sources such as garbage bins and fruits. Just by solving those two factors, the number of flies will decrease rapidly.
What time of year are flies active in the UAE?
The peak fly season in the UAE will be October through to April.
Is the housefly dangerous?
Yes, the housefly can be. It lands on faeces and food, transferring germs to your food and causing stomach problems. Efforts to prevent them from landing on your kitchen surfaces are worthwhile.
Do flyscreens protect you against mosquitoes?
Yes, flyscreens not only keep out the flies but also prevent mosquitoes and other insects from entering your home.
Can I leave my windows open during fly season?
Yes, as long as you have fly screens on. This way, you can enjoy the cool breeze and fresh air while preventing flies from entering.
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