House flies are widespread, fast-breeding pests that thrive wherever people live, especially near food, garbage, or animal waste. In Southeast Alaska, they are a common summertime nuisance and can become an indoor problem year-round if conditions allow.

Flies enter through open doors and windows or gaps in screens, especially if there’s exposed food, overflowing trash, or pet waste nearby. They’re highly attracted to smells from food, organic waste, and even drains.

Very fast. A female house fly can lay up to 150 eggs at a time, and those eggs can hatch into larvae within 24 hours. Under the right conditions, a full generation can develop from egg to adult in just 7 to 10 days, leading to explosive population growth.

House flies lay eggs in warm, moist, organic material—most commonly in garbage, compost, animal feces, or decaying food. Inside homes, they may also lay eggs in dirty drains, mop buckets, or trash bins.

House flies breed quickly, are excellent at finding food, and can enter through the smallest openings. Killing the adults without addressing the breeding sources means the problem will return within days. Effective control requires sanitation, exclusion, and professional intervention when infestations persist.

While house flies are most active in warmer weather, they can survive indoors through the winter if food, warmth, and breeding conditions are present. Heated buildings with consistent food access provide ideal overwintering habitats.

Absolutely. For restaurants, grocery stores, and food-handling facilities, flies are considered a major health code violation. Their presence can lead to customer complaints, failed inspections, and even temporary closures if not addressed.

A few flies may not seem like a big deal, but a full infestation can happen fast and pose health hazards. Alaska Pest Management can identify breeding sources and apply targeted treatments to eliminate the problem quickly and effectively.

Don’t let flies spread germs in your home or business—call Alaska Pest Management for trusted fly control services.