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How to Get Rid of Blow Fly? Risks, Prevention Tips & What to Know

Learn how to get rid of blow flies, understand the risks they pose, and discover effective prevention tips. Protect your home with these expert solutions.

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Blow Fly

Reviewed by Daniel Brady

CEO at AnchorPest Services

Updated July, 25

How to Identify Blow Fly

Learn to identify blow flies by their metallic blue or green bodies, large red eyes, and noisy buzzing. They are often found near decaying matter.

📏 Overall Size & Shape

⚠️ Active infestation

🎨 Covering & Coloration

Metallic blue, green, or bronze sheen.

🦵 Appendages

⚠️ Odor indicates decay nearby

👁️ Head & Sensory Organs

⚠️ Blow fly pupae present

🦷 Mouthparts & Feeding

⚠️ Possible blow fly breeding

🔎 Distinctive Marks or Tools

⚠️ Scavenger insect surge

Key Distinguishing Features

  • Burrows: Do not burrow; lay eggs on decaying organic matter or carcasses
  • Behaviour: Attracted to strong odors, especially rotting meat; rapid fliers, often seen around garbage
  • Habitat: Commonly found near decomposing animal remains, garbage dumps, and outdoor waste areas
  • Diet: Feed primarily on decaying meat, animal carcasses, and other organic waste

Quick Size Comparison

About the size of a housefly but bulkier and with a metallic sheen

Are You Seeing These Warning Signs?

If you notice ANY of these signs, you likely have an active Blow Fly infestation. Time is critical - contact us immediately.

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⚠️ Active infestation

Presence of small, metallic-looking flies around decaying organic matter

Immediate professional assessment required

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⚠️ Maggot activity detected

Clusters of tiny white maggots found on decomposing material

Immediate professional assessment required

URGENT

⚠️ Odor indicates decay nearby

Unpleasant, persistent odor of decay in the area

Immediate professional assessment required

URGENT

⚠️ Blow fly pupae present

Sudden appearance of blue or greenish metallic pupal cases on window sills or near light sources.

Immediate professional assessment required

URGENT

⚠️ Possible blow fly breeding

Unexpected stains or dark spots appearing on walls or ceilings near dead animals or decaying matter.

Immediate professional assessment required

URGENT

⚠️ Scavenger insect surge

Increased activity of ants or other scavenging insects attracted to hidden carcasses.

Immediate professional assessment required

Spotted Any of These Signs?

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Serious Health Risks to Your Family

Pests can seriously harm you and your loved ones. Don't gamble with your family's health.

Salmonella Poisoning

Dehydration, septicemia

Onset: Within 6 to 72 hours

Myiasis

Hemolytic uremic syndrome, kidney failure

Onset: Within 1–3 days

E. coli infection

Hemolytic uremic syndrome, kidney failure

Onset: Within 1 to 10 days

Allergic Reactions

Anaphylaxis, airway obstruction

Onset: Within minutes to a few hours

Food Contamination

Chronic illness, organ failure

Onset: Within 24 hours

Dysentery

Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance

Onset: Within 1 to 3 days

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Why DIY Methods Always Fail

Save yourself time, money, and frustration. Here's why store-bought solutions don't work:

Homemade vinegar trap

Problem: Blow flies are not strongly attracted to vinegar
Result: Trap fails to catch or reduce blow fly numbers

Essential oils spray

Problem: Blow flies are not significantly repelled or killed by essential oils
Result: Infestation persists despite spraying

Flypaper strips

Problem: Flypaper strips only catch adult flies, not larvae or eggs
Result: Infestation continues despite reduced adult numbers

DIY Window Screen Repair

Problem: Blow flies can enter through other gaps and openings
Result: Only reduces, but does not eliminate infestation

Stop Wasting Time and Money

The average homeowner spends $200+ on failed DIY attempts before calling professionals. Meanwhile, the infestation grows worse.

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Safe Treatment

Pet and family-friendly methods used

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Complete Elimination

Targets entire colony, not just visible insects or rodents

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Prevention Plan

Long-term exclusion strategies

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Health Protection

Proper cleanup and sanitization

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Service warranty and follow-up visits

Our 3-Step Elimination Process

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1. Immediate Inspection

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2. Targeted Elimination

Safe, effective treatment of entire colony

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3. Prevention Plan

Long-term exclusion and monitoring

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