Eliminate standing water (empty buckets, clean gutters, fix leaks, empty birdbaths)
Remove trash promptly and keep bins tightly sealed
Clean food spills and pet food areas daily
Store garbage and compost in closed containers
Keep outdoor drains and trash areas clean and dry
Rake or remove fallen fruit and compost scraps regularly
Sweep patios/decks and hose down sticky areas
Use a fly-proof screen on doors and windows; repair gaps
Trim overgrown vegetation and remove dense ground cover near entrances
Reduce outdoor lighting at night and use yellow “bug” bulbs
Set up fly traps (sticky traps or baited traps) away from doors and seating areas
Use targeted bait stations for houseflies (place near breeding/attracting areas)
Apply insect control products labeled for outdoor flies (follow label directions exactly)
Use fans near seating areas to disrupt flight paths
Consider biological controls for specific sites (use larvicide where labeled, such as wet waste areas)
For fruit flies, use vinegar/fruit-fly traps and remove ripe/overripe produce quickly
For drain flies, clean drains using a drain brush and remove organic buildup; repeat as needed
If infestations persist, identify the breeding source (manure, compost, trash, drains) and treat that source