About cluster flies in London homes
Cluster flies are larger and slower than house flies. In autumn they gather in their hundreds or thousands in lofts, roof voids and wall cavities to spend the winter, often returning to the same homes year after year. On warm days they wake up and drift into bedrooms and around upstairs windows.
Signs of cluster flies
- Large numbers of sluggish flies in the loft or roof space
- Flies gathering around upstairs windows, light fittings and ceilings on sunny days
- Piles of dead flies on window sills and loft floors
- Buzzing in the loft or behind ceilings in autumn and winter
How we treat cluster flies
- Inspection of the loft and roof space to find where the flies are clustering
- Professional fumigation of the loft space to reach flies hidden in gaps and insulation
- Advice on keeping the loft hatch closed and when it's safe to go back in
- Tips on reducing gaps around eaves and vents to limit next year's flies
Cluster Fly Loft Fumigation prices
Loft fumigation treatment. No VAT to add. Fixed price confirmed before we start, with no hidden extras.
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Cluster Fly Loft Fumigation: 5 frequently asked questions
Why do cluster flies keep coming back every year?
Cluster flies are drawn to the same buildings each autumn, especially homes with sunny, south-facing walls. Treating the loft each autumn keeps numbers down.
Are cluster flies harmful?
They don't bite and they don't breed indoors, but large numbers are a real nuisance and dead flies can attract other insects.
Do I need to leave the house during loft fumigation?
You don't usually need to leave the house, but the loft must stay closed for a few hours after treatment. We'll tell you exactly when it's safe to go back up.
When is the best time to treat cluster flies?
Autumn, when the flies are gathering in the loft, or a mild winter day when they're active. Treating then clears them before they spread into the house.
Can I just vacuum them up?
Vacuuming removes the flies you can see, but most hide in gaps in the loft and roof. Fumigation reaches them where they're clustering.
Dangers of cluster flies: 5 reasons to get them treated
- Large numbers of flies drift into bedrooms and living areas on warm days.
- Dead flies in lofts and window sills attract other pests, such as carpet beetles.
- They leave dark spots and marks on windows, walls and ceilings.
- Large clusters can give off an unpleasant, sickly smell.
- They return to the same homes year after year.
5 interesting facts about cluster flies
- Cluster fly larvae live as parasites inside earthworms.
- Cluster flies are slightly bigger and slower than house flies.
- They have golden hairs on their bodies.
- Cluster flies don't breed indoors. They only shelter in homes for the winter.
- They often gather in the same buildings every year, possibly drawn by scent left by earlier clusters.
Cluster Fly Loft Fumigation near you
We provide cluster fly loft fumigation in every London borough. Choose yours for local information:
- Cluster Flies · Barking and Dagenham
- Cluster Flies · Barnet
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- Cluster Flies · Brent
- Cluster Flies · Bromley
- Cluster Flies · Camden
- Cluster Flies · City of London
- Cluster Flies · Croydon
- Cluster Flies · Ealing
- Cluster Flies · Enfield
- Cluster Flies · Greenwich
- Cluster Flies · Hackney
- Cluster Flies · Hammersmith and Fulham
- Cluster Flies · Haringey
- Cluster Flies · Harrow
- Cluster Flies · Havering
- Cluster Flies · Hillingdon
- Cluster Flies · Hounslow
- Cluster Flies · Islington
- Cluster Flies · Kensington and Chelsea
- Cluster Flies · Kingston upon Thames
- Cluster Flies · Lambeth
- Cluster Flies · Lewisham
- Cluster Flies · Merton
- Cluster Flies · Newham
- Cluster Flies · Redbridge
- Cluster Flies · Richmond upon Thames
- Cluster Flies · Southwark
- Cluster Flies · Sutton
- Cluster Flies · Tower Hamlets
- Cluster Flies · Waltham Forest
- Cluster Flies · Wandsworth
- Cluster Flies · Westminster