Life Cycle of house fly

There are many species of flies that can be bothersome around businesses and residential areas. The common housefly is the usual culprit but there are a few other types of flies than can become pests including stable flies, horse flies, bottle flies, black flies and cluster flies. Since house flies are the most common invader in homes and businesses we will focus on this pest in our Fly Control Guide.

How Long Do Flies Live?
The typical house fly can live for about 2-4 weeks depending on food supply and temperature.