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Flies, moths and pantry pests: identification, treatment and cost

Fruit flies, drain flies, pantry beetles, clothes moths and carpet beetles: where they breed and how to end an infestation. 15 guides, sourced to extension services and public records.

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Sunny window in a farmhouse in winterFlies, moths and pantry pests

Where Do Flies Go in Winter? Cluster Flies, House Flies and Gnats

Most flies spend winter as maggots and pupae in manure and compost. Cluster flies and face flies hide as dormant adults in walls and attics, and...

October 18, 2026Kitchen windowsill with potted herbs and a fruit bowlFlies, moths and pantry pests

What Attracts Gnats Indoors and Out

Fungus gnats want wet soil, fruit flies want fermentation, drain flies want drain film, and eye gnats want your sweat. What attracts each gnat, and how...

October 13, 2026Florida roadside with wildflowers in springFlies, moths and pantry pests

Love Bugs: Why They Swarm Twice a Year and Ruin Car Paint

Lovebugs are harmless march flies that swarm twice a year across the Gulf states. When they fly, what attracts them, the car paint facts and the...

October 11, 2026Backyard deck with a dining table in summerFlies, moths and pantry pests

How to Get Rid of Flies Outside on the Patio and Deck

Outdoor flies come from a source nearby. Here is how to find it, where to hang traps, why a fan helps and which popular tricks, from...

October 11, 2026Kitchen window with a fly swatter on the sillFlies, moths and pantry pests

How Long Do Flies Live? The House Fly Life Cycle by Temperature

An adult house fly usually lives 15 to 25 days, far longer when cool and only 2 to 3 days without food. Life spans for fruit,...

October 9, 2026Wheeled garbage bins beside a garage in summerFlies, moths and pantry pests

Maggots in the Trash Can: Why They Appear and How to Stop Them

Fly eggs on unbagged food waste hatch in under a day in summer. Why weekly pickup does not always break the cycle, and the boiling-water, wash...

October 9, 2026Walk-in shower with a central floor drainFlies, moths and pantry pests

Little Worms in the House: What They Are and Where From

Most little worms indoors are insect larvae: drain flies in the shower, carpet beetles on rugs, pantry moths on the ceiling, maggots by the bin and...

October 8, 2026Sunlit farmhouse bedroom window in late autumnFlies, moths and pantry pests

Lots of Flies in the House All of a Sudden: The Three Causes

A sudden crowd of flies indoors means a dead animal, cluster flies waking in the walls, or a breeding source nearby. The fly and the season...

October 8, 2026Bowl of bananas and apples on a kitchen counter by a windowFlies, moths and pantry pests

Small Flying Bugs in the House: Gnats, Flies or Swarmers?

Fruit flies, drain flies, fungus gnats, phorid flies, pantry moths, cluster flies and swarmers: how to tell which small flyer you have and find its source.

October 8, 2026Dim attic space with exposed rafters and blown insulation lit by a shaft of daylight from a ventFlies, moths and pantry pests

Ground Beetles, Larder Beetles and What They Tell You

A larder beetle usually means something died in the building. A ground beetle means a porch light. A foreign grain beetle means the place is damp.

October 1, 2026Open kitchen cupboard with plain glass jars and paper bags of dry goods on the shelvesFlies, moths and pantry pests

Pantry Pests: Which Ones Chew Into Sealed Packets

Warehouse and drugstore beetles chew through boxes, bags and foil; sawtoothed grain beetles use openings that already exist; weevils arrive sealed inside the grain. Finding the...

September 19, 2026Cattle grazing in a dry south Texas pasture at golden hourFlies, moths and pantry pests

Screwworm Returns After 60 Years: What Owners Should Know

The US was free of it from 1966 until June 3, 2026. CDC rates the current public risk very low. What to watch for on animals,...

September 14, 2026