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Cluster Flies control in Canada

Fall invaders that pile up in attics and sunny windows.

Typical cost
$200–$480
Visits needed
1 treatment, ideally in late August or September
Urgency
Low
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How to identify it

Slightly larger than house flies, sluggish, with golden hairs; appear in large groups indoors.

Signs of an infestation

  • Dozens of slow flies at sunny upstairs windows
  • Dead flies collecting in attics and light fixtures

Is it dangerous?

Not a health risk, but large numbers are difficult to live with.

Can I handle this myself?

DIY is not recommended

Vacuuming helps only temporarily once they are inside a wall or attic.

When to call a professional

Call a professional for a preventive exterior treatment in late summer.

Any pesticide used in Canada must be registered here and applied exactly as its label directs. We don't publish application instructions.

Typical professional treatment

Exterior residual treatment before entry, attic void treatment and sealing.

Visits: 1 treatment, ideally in late August or September

How to keep them from coming back

  • Seal soffit, attic vent and window gaps
  • Treat the exterior before fall
  • Screen attic vents

What cluster flies treatment costs

Typical treatment in your area

$200–$480

1 treatment, ideally in late August or September

Severe infestations, multi-unit buildings or multi-visit protocols can cost more. Estimates are illustrative sample data.

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