Obviously the best way to avoid having flies in your home is to prevent them from getting inside in the first place.  Keep screens on your doors and windows, for example.  If you don’t have screens on your doors, don’t leave them open for prolonged periods of time. 

Once you have flies in your home, you’ll want to eliminate any chance they have to eat or breed.  That means scrupulously removing any food sources that they have access to.  Wipe up even small crumbs, and keep foods in the refrigerator rather than sitting out on the counter.  Outside, keep all garbage receptacles covered and sealed.  Make sure pet waste is removed from your yard and if you have a compost pile, be sure it is covered as well.  You also need to eliminate standing water or other sources of excessive moisture.

Once you have flies in your house there are a few ways to get rid of them in addition to cutting of their food supply.  The good news is that the lifespan of a housefly is extremely short, so controlling them can be a fairly quick process as long as they are no longer able to breed.    For the occasional fly problem, invest in a good fly swatter and hone your skills at hunting them down yourself.   Ultraviolet bug zappers can work well in the outdoors, as can flytraps coated with sticky, sweet materials like sugar and molasses. 

However, if your fly problem is really out of hand, you may need to call in a professional pest control service.  The use of insecticides is not something to be done without serious consideration, and if you need to use them it is always best to have the help of a trained professional.  For a free Los Angles pest control inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258 or go to www.accuracypluscalifornia.com.