House flies are one of the most common insects on the planet. They breed and feed in filth, including garbage, feces, and rotting or spoiled food. Poor sanitation and ripped screens and unsealed cracks in windows and doors can lead to house fly infestations.
Size: 4 to 7.5 mm long
Color: Usually gray
Body: Four black stripes on the thorax. House flies are covered with small hairs that serve as taste organs.
Eyes: Their compound eyes are extremely complex: thousands of individual lenses allow them a wide field of vision.... See more