CLUSTERFLY,

Average Adult Size:
6-8mm.

Associated Risks:
A nuisance pest of no real risk to humans,
Cluster Fly infestations do not reflect a
households waste or hygiene issues the pest
simply rests within the structure over winter.

Life Cycle:
Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult,
Females lay eggs in soil, vegetation & other
rotting organic materials allowing larva to
parasitically penetrate earth worms until
they emerge as adults over a period of 2-3 weeks,
Adults stop egg laying around august and will
seek resting places to over winter. 

Life Style:
Common pest throughout the U.K & Europe,
Breeding sites are normally found on Green Belt land,
Can effect both domestic & commercial properties.

Control Method(s):
Chemical treatment,
Environmental changes,
Proofing.