Blow Fly

Identification and Control

Proper identification is an important first step in controlling ants.

Calliphoridae

How to Identify an

Blow Fly

Blowflies are large (1/2 inch long), metallic-colored, and have a bristly appearance. They often fly in swarms and are most easily identified by their size and their bristly appearance.

Where do they come from?

Blowflies are common in the United States and Canada. They are most often found near dead animals or other sources of food. Blowflies can also be brought into your home on food or garbage.

How to keep them out

The best way to get rid of blowflies is to eliminate their food sources by thoroughly cleaning your kitchen and bathroom. You can also use commercial fly traps or bait. If you have a severe infestation, you may need to call a professional exterminator.

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What do they look like?

Wing venation is a key way to ID a blow fly

Metallic green coloring of a blow fly

Blow fly using sponging mouthparts to eat

Large eyes and mouthparts of a blow fly

Where do they live?

Blow fly larvae are saprophages (scavengers), so they lay their eggs on dead animals, garbage cans/dumpsters, decaying organic material, or manure. They can pick up faint traces of odor of decay and can fly up to 12 miles in search of a suitable carcass to lay their eggs

Blow Fly

Identification and Control

Calliphoridae

How to Identify an

Blow Fly

Where do they come from?

How to keep them out

Need help controlling pests?

What do they look like?

Where do they live?

Name:

Calliphoridae

Size:

Large

Diet:

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