You know the little flies you have in your house. Everyone has been bothered by them at one time or another. Especially if you have animals and/or plants in your home, chances are very high that you have been bothered by those little flies in your home. Many people wonder what they can do about those flies in their home. This is because these flies can be very annoying. However, you can't just get rid of them. 

What types of small flies are there?

The moment you want to do something about the small flies in your house, the first thing that is important is to know which small flies there are. This is because there are many different small flies that can be in your home. Because the flies are so small, they are difficult for the naked eye to distinguish. 

However, it is possible to tell the difference quickly if you know what to look for. This is why it is important to know what types of small flies there are. This is because small flies all come to a certain type of food. 

Mourning Flies

The moment you have small flies in your home, there is a very good chance that they are mourning flies. These are actually not flies at all. This is because they are mosquitoes from the black fly family. The mourning flies are mainly attracted to houseplants in your home. Eggs of the flies are namely laid in grasses and plants. 

The larvae of the mourning flies eat plant debris and organic waste. However, this is also the case with living plants. Therefore, mourning flies can be very harmful to a plant. They can kill your plants if there are too many. 

Mourning flies can be recognized by their black color and translucent wings. They are slender flies with a length of about 3 mm. Mourning flies should not be confused with fruit flies. This is because mourning flies only visit houseplants. 

White flies

The moment you have houseplants with low humidity, there is a very good chance that you will get white flies in your home. Especially when the temperature is above 20 degrees Celsius, there is a very high chance that you will get these flies in your home. 

The white flies are attracted to houseplants when they are put outside in the summer. When you then bring the plants back inside in the fall or winter, the plant is infested with the white flies. 

White flies are also relatively easy to recognize. These are in fact all small white flies on the underside of the leaf. At the moment you bump into the leaf of the plant, all these flies start flying. They fly in swarms upwards. 

It is important to take immediate action if you are suffering from white flies in your home. This is because they destroy your entire plant. If you have more plants, there is a chance that these will also become infested with the flies. 

Fruit Flies

If you have small flies in your home, chances are that these are fruit flies. Especially if you have fruit on the table, there is a very good chance that fruit flies are attracted to it. This is because fruit flies can smell ripe or fermenting fruit from a great distance. 

Fruit flies are very easy to spot. This is because these are small flies in the house that swarm around your fruit. Empty wine and beer glasses are also likely to attract fruit flies. Fortunately, fruit flies are very easy to recognize by their light brown bodies and large red eyes. They are therefore easy to recognize. 

Controlling fruit flies is fairly easy. This is because you can lure them into a trap. Then they can't get out of the trap. This will slowly but surely get rid of the flies. 

With fruit flies, it is also relatively easy to prevent them. You can do this by covering the fruit you have or keeping it in the fridge. Furthermore, you should not leave empty wine or beer glasses on the counter. 

Sewer Flies 

The moment you have small flies in your home, there is also a chance that these are sewer flies. These are fairly dirty flies that live mainly in the sewer, in the gutter, in the toilet or in the sink. The sewer flies live here from the organic waste that is swirling around. 

You need to control these flies quickly. This is because it is possible for them to spread disease. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to recognize and control them. Sewer flies can be recognized by their gray body with hairy head. The small flies in the house often remind you of a small moth. 

It is possible to avoid being bothered by sewer flies. You can do this by preventing sludge from accumulating anywhere or stagnant water from being found anywhere. You can do this in a number of ways. 

For example, it is possible to clean your home's drains with baking soda and boiling water. By doing this, you ensure that the water does not remain stagnant for a long time. It is also important to flush toilets regularly. Furthermore, you should flush sinks, shower drains, and bathtubs thoroughly as well. 

Other small flies in the house

There are also a number of other small flies in the home. The above flies are the most common. However, there are many other flies in the home that can bother you. In some cases they are also mosquitoes. Because of this, it is important to take a closer look. 

The normal house fly is also a regular occurrence in homes. These flies are often somewhat larger than the above small flies in the home. However, for some people these also fall under small flies. 

The normal house fly actually preys on all types of food. Also with pets you can attract these flies faster. The common housefly sometimes wants to sit in the animal enclosure. Especially in spring and summer this is very common. 

The moment you continue to suffer from various flies and insects in your home, it is best to purchase a bug lamp. This is a lamp that attracts insects. By means of a UV light the flies and insects are attracted to the lamp. 

By now, it is no longer necessary to have a very large lamp. In fact, nowadays they can also be found in small sizes. By means of the UV light the insects are drawn to the lamp. Then they are sucked in by a piston. This also prevents them from being electrocuted. 

Fight against mourning flies

The moment you have small flies in your home in the form of mourning flies, there are several ways you can control them. Some ways are more effective than others. This is therefore something you should take into account when you want to fight these flies.

The earth

First, it is important to look at the soil around the plant. This is because this is where the mourning flies lay their eggs. There are a number of things you can do to prevent mourning flies from laying eggs in the soil. 

The first thing to do is to dry out the soil. Mourning flies love moisture in a plant. However, not every plant is equally suitable for drying out. Before you do this, you must first see if your plant can handle it. This is not always the case. 

It is also possible to replace the entire soil to prevent the mourning flies from staying in it. This works best if you have let the plant dry out first. After removing the plant from the pot, it is possible to carefully clean the roots of the plant with water under the tap. The pot can be cleaned with boiling water. 

Then it is possible to put the plant back in completely new potting soil. This means that you will no longer be bothered by small flies in the house. The small flies in the house are no longer in the soil of the plant. This is of course what you are looking for. 

At the moment you do not want to replace all the soil, it is possible to replace only the top layer of 5 cm. This is where the mourning flies lay their eggs. However, the chance is still present that not all mourning flies are gone. This is therefore a possibility that you should take into account if you suffer from mourning flies. 

Alternative ways against mourning flies

There are also some alternative ways that you can use against the mourning flies. For example, it is also possible to put a layer of white sand on top of the soil. This prevents oxygen from reaching the larvae. Subsequently, these will die. 

Cinnamon can also help against mourning flies. This can be used in two ways. One, you can sprinkle a little cinnamon powder on the soil. This can deter the flies. It is also possible to boil some water with cinnamon and give it to the plant when cooled. 

Furthermore, you can choose to use white wine against mourning flies. This is because mourning flies love white wine. By mixing some white wine with water and a drop of dishwashing liquid, it is possible to control the mourning flies. This is because the mourning flies are attracted to the white wine. If they drink from it, they will drown because the detergent ensures that the water tension is off. This is something that only works against adult flies. 

You can also choose nematodes against mourning flies. The nematodes are in fact a natural control for mourning flies. The nematodes penetrate the larvae to secrete a special bacteria that kills the larva. A new nematode is then formed in the dead larva. Then this process is repeated constantly until there are no flies left. It is important to prevent the plant from drying out. The soil must remain slightly moist. 

Controlling white flies

Also, white flies can be troublesome little flies in the home to be bothered by. For this reason, white fly control can be a good choice to do. After all, small flies in the house can be very harmful to your plants in the house. 

Vinegar against the white fly

The moment you suffer from the white fly in your home, it is best to fight it with vinegar. By mixing some vinegar with water and spraying it on the leaves, the flies will die. This is also a natural way for the plant to get rid of the flies. 

It can sometimes happen that the first time doesn't quite work. If this is the case, you can repeat the steps again until the flies are gone. This will gradually make the small flies in the house disappear completely. 

Neem oil against the white fly

Neem oil is also a good option to use against the white fly. This is because neem oil is a natural pesticide against the white fly. The advantage of neem oil is that it is also possible to use it on plants that you still want to harvest. 

Neem oil can be sprayed on vegetables, fruit trees and flowers to get rid of white flies. It is possible to kill not only the eggs, but also the larvae and adult white flies with it. You can do this by mixing a little neem oil with some water in a spray bottle. 

Next, the idea is to spray all the leaves of the plants with the mixture until they are completely wet. It is especially important to include the underside of the leaves. These little flies in the house are very good to fight. 

Fighting fruit flies

The moment you suffer from small flies in your home in the form of fruit flies, you can control them fairly easily. This is because there are a number of ways to do this. For example, it is of course possible to do this with a fruit fly trap. However, there are also a number of other options that you can go for. 

Vinegar with detergent

One of the easiest ways to control fruit flies is by using vinegar and dish soap. This is because you can mix vinegar with water. This causes fruit flies to be attracted to this. This is because the vinegar attracts fruit flies due to its acidic smell. Putting a drop of dish soap in this will drown the fruit flies. 

This is because fruit flies will try to drink from the mixture. However, the detergent causes the water tension to be different. This causes the fruit flies to drown. Often the fruit flies are gone after a short time if you do it this way. 

Sewer fly control

Furthermore, you can also be bothered by small flies in the house in the form of sewer flies. Small flies in the house can of course be very annoying. However, sewer flies are also harmful to people. This is because they can also transmit diseases. Therefore, it is important to combat them as quickly as possible. 

Sewer flies can be tricky to control. This is because these small flies can be in different places in the house. Therefore, in some cases it is even necessary to call in professional pest controllers to get rid of these small flies in the house. 

Preparation for combat

The moment you want to combat sewer flies, it is important to make a reasonable amount of preparations. First, it is important to look at where the flies have their breeding ground. This is often in clogged drains or in the crawl space. There are several options where the flies can be in the house. 

Fortunately, this is fairly easy to find out. You can do this by sticking a piece of tape over the opening. If there are flies, the next day you will see some sewer flies sticking to it. You can check the crawl space by looking yourself. If there are sewer flies here, there are immediately a lot. 

Fighting sewer flies yourself

The moment you suffer from sewer flies, it is possible to fight them yourself. There are a number of ways in which you can do this. First of all it is possible to tackle the flies by cleaning drains where the flies can be. The best way to do this is by using soda and boiling water to flush the drain. 

This will either get rid of the dirt from the blockage or dissolve it in the boiling water. This makes it fairly easy for it to flow away through the pipes. 

It is also possible to tackle sewer flies with the vacuum cleaner. The moment they are hidden in cracks or on a wall, you can easily suck them up with the vacuum cleaner. It is also possible to swat them to death with a fly swatter. However, this usually results in mess on the walls. Therefore, this is not always the best option to go for. Because the flies occur in large numbers, this is often not a good option to combat the flies. 

Finally, you can try it yourself with a special insect repellent. However, this is usually not a complete solution to the problem. For this you will in most cases call in a professional pest controller. After using insect repellent it is important to ventilate the room well.

The moment you have to deal with an infestation of sewer flies in the crawl space, it is important to immediately call in a professional pest controller. They can be very helpful in controlling the flies. It may help the pest controller to indicate where you think the plague comes from. This may be a drain, but also the crawl space or another place.