Remove standing water
Empty and clean trash bins regularly
Keep compost covered
Pick up pet waste promptly
Remove rotting fruit and fallen produce
Clean outdoor eating areas after use
Use fly traps outdoors
Hang sticky fly ribbons away from seating areas
Place baited traps near fly breeding spots
Spray outdoor insecticide labeled for flies
Treat garbage areas and dumpsters with residual insecticide
Use fans to create airflow around patios
Seal and cover food outdoors
Keep drains and gutters clean
Trim vegetation and remove decaying yard waste
Use screens on porches and patios where possible