Most Common Types of Flies in Myanmar
The most common types of flies in Myanmar are:
Housefly (Musca domestica)
Fruit fly (Drosophila)
Bluebottle fly (Calliphora vomitoria)
Flesh fly (Sarcophagidae)
Drain fly (Psychodidae)
Horsefly (Tabanidae)
Phorid fly (Megaselia)
Small dung fly (Leptocera)
Do you suspect an infestation of flies? You may consider reaching out to us for an inspection, fly removal, and extermination services.
These are the many types of fly species in Myanmar, but here's a list of the most common ones.
Types of Flies in Myanmar
1. Houseflies
The housefly is a real annoyance. Houseflies are carriers of diseases. They settle into all kinds of premises, especially if there is food available. Don't allow access to food and keep flies away.
House fly characteristics:
5-8mm
Grey thorax and yellow abdomen
Wide vision
2. Fruit flies
Fruit flies are found near fruit and vegetable gardens. They are active all year long. Fruit flies particularly love tomatoes, melons, squash, and grapes.
Fruit fly characteristics:
3mm
Yellow and brown with bright red eyes
Fruit flies hover in the air
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies?
Make a trap with apple cider vinegar and dish soap
Avoid having bread crumps in your kitchen
Cover or store fruit in the fridge
3. Bluebottle flies
Another fly that is active in Singapore is the bluebottle fly. This type of fly is a carrier of disease because it loves hovering around bins.
Bluebottle fly characteristics:
6-12mm
Blue
Bluebottle flies like to breed in meat derived subtances
4. Flesh flies
Flesh fly are attracted to human foods, wastes, and exrements. As such, they can be a threat to humans. Flesh flies feed on all sorts of sweet foods, liquids from dead animal bodies, and nectar.
Flesh fly characteristics:
6-14mm
Grey
2-4 week life length
5. Drain flies
Drain flies are small insects that is that feed on organic matter. They are often called sewage flies. This is due to drain flies association with sewage beds.
Drain fly characteristics:
2mm
Grey
Wings covered with hair
6. Horseflies
Horseflies are a real nuisance to animals. A female horsefly loves biting animal, so much that some animals may lose weight as a result of the bites! Male horseflies are more innocent and don't cause annoying bites.
Horsefly characteristics:
Up to 25mm
Dark brown or black with black or green eyes
Painful bites
7. Phorid flies
Phorid flies are less common in Singapore. They spend their time roaming through onions, potatoes, and other tubers.
Phorid fly characteristics:
3mm
Light brown or yellow
They can survive for 1-2 months
8. Small dung flies
Small dung flies love damp substances and rotten organic matter. They lay their eggs in those places, too.
Small Dung Fly characteristics:
Up to 5mm
Dark brown
Only flies short distances
Take Action and Prevent an Infestation of Flies
First, it is important to identify where the flies are breeding. Seal all windows and other possible ways for flies to enter. It is essential to have a clean house and to store food properly. If these actions aren't sufficient, reach out to a pest control company to help eliminate all types of flies in Myanmar.