---
title: "How To Prevent Flies From Entering The House"
description: "Flies are insects that actively seek out decaying organic food sources. They usually live outdoors, but it is possible for them to enter your house…"
source_url: https://etos.id/en/blog/how-to-prevent-flies-from-entering-the-house/
language: en
---

# How To Prevent Flies From Entering The House

[Home](https://etos.id/en/) [Blog](https://etos.id/en/blog/) Flies

Flies

# How To Prevent Flies From Entering The House

Flies are insects that actively seek out decaying organic food sources. They usually live outdoors, but it is possible for them to enter your house. Getting rid of flies from home can…

By the ETOS Technical Team Updated August 1, 2024

Flies are insects that actively seek out decaying organic food sources. They usually live outdoors, but it is possible for them to enter your house.

Getting rid of flies from home can be a challenging task especially for those who do not have the experience to solve the pest problem. **Fly exterminator services** such as ETOS INDONUSA can be used as a solution so that your home is free from fly problems. Then, how do you prevent flies from entering the house? Check out how!

**Discarding Leftovers**

Throw away food that has gone bad and does not leave any leftovers. Also avoid leaving open food in the kitchen area or other places that flies can reach. Flies are attracted to fermented odors, such as cans of alcoholic beverages. Therefore, you can rinse these cans and food containers before throwing them in the trash.

**Dispose of Trash and Garbage Bags Routinely**

Do not allow leftover food to accumulate in open bins inside and outside the house.

Clean the bin regularly to avoid the accumulation of food scraps that can attract flies.

Keep the bin away from the entrance of the house which is indoors. Bins that are not tightly closed attract flies. Always remove garbage bags indoors once a week to reduce odors that attract flies.

**Close Fly Entry**

Flies usually live outdoors. Therefore, make it a habit to close the house tightly, or you can install insect-proof nets on the windows or doors of the house. Also, check the walls and ceilings to make sure there are no large gaps or cracks that allow flies to enter. If such gaps are found, repair them with suitable materials to seal them.

**Make sure the water line is clean**

You may not realize that flies can breed and lay eggs in damp areas, such as drains.

Flies are very attracted to warm temperatures. Usually, flies will breed in places where the temperature is above 75ºF or the equivalent of 24°C. So, it's important to keep your kitchen sink drains as clean as possible.

## Learn More

- [Flying Insects service](https://etos.id/en/solution/services/flying-insect-solution/)
- [Pest control pricing](https://etos.id/en/pricing/)

Customer Care

## Need help? We're ready to assist.

Reach the ETOS Customer Care team for consultation, free survey, and service scheduling.

[Tel: (021) 560 6688](tel:+622156066688) [WhatsApp: 0819 560 6688](https://wa.me/628195606688) [customercare@etos.co.id](mailto:customercare@etos.co.id)

 [Contact Us](mailto:customercare@etos.co.id)

---

Other languages: [id](https://etos.id/id/blog/cara-mencegah-lalat-masuk-ke-rumah.md)