SMALL DUNG FLIES
Identification
- Resemble miniature house flies
- Dark in color and are about 1/8 inch long
Environment
- Can enter a facility through doors or windows
- They are drawn to moist organic matter and often show up in drains, cracks in foundation and clogged plumbing lines
Threats
- They often pick up disease-causing bacteria and spread pathogens when they land on food or surfaces
- Dirty areas encourage them to stay and breed large populations
Treatment
- Sanitation is the best preventive procedure
