Fly Control in Houston, TX
Professional Fly Treatments for Homes and Businesses in Houston
The Most Common Flies Found Around Houston
Why Fly Problems Grow Fast Without Proper Control
If you’ve ever walked into your Houston kitchen and found a cloud of tiny gnats hovering over the trash can, or a big house fly buzzing around your head like it’s personally offended by your presence, you already know: flying pests are some of the most irritating pests homeowners deal with.
But they’re far more than annoying — they spread bacteria, contaminate food, and reproduce unbelievably fast in Houston’s warm, humid climate.
Common Flies & Gnats
House Flies
The classic kitchen invader that never respects personal space.
Identification & Location
Medium-sized gray flies with red eyes that land on anything they can.
Common in: kitchens, trash areas, pet waste zones, windows, and outdoor entry points.
Houston’s year-round heat keeps them constantly active.
The Problem
Carry over 100 disease organisms including E. coli, Salmonella, and Staph
Spread pathogens by landing on food, utensils, and countertops
Reproduce extremely fast in warm, humid environments
Attracted to garbage, spills, and organic waste
Fun (or horrifying) stat
A single house fly can contaminate every surface in a kitchen in under 1 hour just by landing.
Fruit Flies
The tiny “out of nowhere” pests that appear the moment fruit ripens.
Identification & Location
Tiny tan or brown flies with red eyes.
Found around: fruit bowls, juice spills, soda cans, wine bottles, garbage disposals, and sticky residues.
Houston humidity turns one spilled drop into a breeding explosion.
The Problem
Lay eggs in sugary residue and fermenting food
Populations double in days during humid weather
Infest drains, trash cans, and even grocery store produce
Constantly hover around faces, food, and cooking areas
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Fruit flies can go from egg to adult in 24 hours in Houston’s summer heat.
Drain Flies
The fuzzy, moth-like flies that love dirty drains and show up on bathroom walls.
Identification & Location
Small, fuzzy flies with heart-shaped wings.
Found in: sink drains, shower drains, bathtubs, floor drains, sewer leaks, and AC drain pans.
The Problem
Breed in thick, wet organic “gunk"
Cluster on bathroom walls — often dozens at once
Do not bite, but reproduce explosively
Their presence often signals drain buildup or hidden plumbing issues
Fun (or horrifying) stat
A single clogged drain can produce hundreds of drain flies every week.
Fungus Gnats
The houseplant hoverers that won’t leave your soil alone.
Identification & Location
Tiny black, mosquito-like gnats with slow floating flight.
Found near: overwatered plants, soggy potting soil, mulch, and plant trays.
The Problem
Thrive in moist indoor plant soil.
Damage plant roots when larvae feed.
Swarm around faces, fruit, trash, and windows.
Houston humidity + indoor plants = nonstop breeding.
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Fungus gnats lay up to 200 eggs at a time in damp soil.
Phorid Flies
The hump-backed flies that warn you something is seriously wrong.
Identification & Location
Small flies with a distinctive hump-backed shape.
Found around: plumbing leaks, sewer line cracks, decaying organic matter, and hidden moisture zones.
The Problem
Often indicate structural moisture or sewage problems.
Harder to eliminate than other gnats.
Quickly reinfest if the leak or plumbing issue isn’t fixed.
Can take over kitchens, bathrooms, and basements.
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Phorid flies are known to breed inside sewer line cracks beneath floors, making them nearly impossible to remove without fixing the source.
Why They Are a Huge Issue
Houston’s warm, humid climate accelerates their breeding, meaning a tiny problem becomes a full infestation fast. Once inside, they spread bacteria, contaminate food, and multiply nonstop until the source is eliminated.
Grocery Produce
Houseplants & Soil
Leaks & Moisture Zones
Pet Areas & Litter Boxes
Overripe or Stored Fruit
Trash & Recycling Bins
Professional Fly & Gnat Control
A targeted solution identifying species and eliminating breeding sources like drains and hidden moisture.
Species Identification
Determining if you have a drain issue, a trash issue, or a plant issue is step one.
Bio-Enzymatic Foam
Specialized drain treatments that eat the organic gunk where flies breed.
Moisture Inspection
Checking for hidden leaks, drain breaks, or structural moisture attracting pests.
Source Removal
Guidance on sanitation, plant management, and trash handling to stop breeding.
Health Risks of House Flies & Gnats
Flies and gnats are far more than annoying — they spread bacteria, contaminate food, and often signal hidden sanitation or plumbing problems inside Houston homes.
Disease & Contamination
Flies spread E. coli, Salmonella, Staph, dysentery, and parasitic organisms.
Every landing transfers bacteria from garbage, drains, and feces onto food and surfaces.
Food becomes unsafe the moment a fly touches it.
Infestations grow rapidly in Houston’s heat and humidity.
Mental & Indoor Quality Impact
Constant swarms around sinks, trash, fruit, and plants cause stress and frustration.
Bad odors from drains or breeding sites worsen indoor air quality.
Persistent flies can disrupt sleep and create embarrassment when guests visit.
Seeing gnats or drain flies daily often signals deeper moisture or cleanliness issues.
DIY Failure
DIY sprays kill adults but don’t stop eggs or larvae.
Homemade traps only lower numbers temporarily.
Foggers don’t reach inside drains or soil and can worsen phorid fly problems.
Hidden breeding sites (leaks, drains, plant soil) continue producing more insects.
Waiting even a few weeks can turn a minor issue into a full infestation.
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