House Fly

About House Fly

Common throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia and Franklin, the house fly (Musca domestica) is a grayish, 1/4-inch insect with distinctive red eyes and transparent wings. It poses a health risk by spreading bacteria and diseases as it feeds on garbage, animal waste, and food scraps. Controlling house flies is essential for maintaining a clean and healthy home environment.

House Fly (House fly) is a fly commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Flies identification guide.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter House Fly regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.