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I ahe. Recently seen lack flies in my house. They seemed to have multiplied. They are larger than a fruit fly but smaller than a house fly. Picture is attached #847882
Asked August 30, 2023, 10:51 AM EDT
I recently noticed several black flies in my house. They seem to be multiplying as as soon as I kill them more appear. Could you please identify and tell me how to get rid of them. Thank you.
Macomb County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello,
I can't make out what kind of fly that is from the photo. Please send me some.
To preserve and protect fragile specimens, it’s always best to submit insects in a small leak proof vial filled with rubbing alcohol. Place the vial in a small zip-lock baggie, then in a small box or mailing tube and mail to
Plant and Pest Diagnostics
578 Wilson Rd.
East Lansing MI 48824-6469
Be sure to include a note with your contact information including your email address.
You can download one of our submitted forms here…
https://www.canr.msu.edu/pestid/uploads/files/General_Sample_Submission_Form_Jan2022.pdf
We have a counter in the main entrance of the CIPS building where you can drop off your specimens if you like.
Here is where we are located…https://www.canr.msu.edu/pestid/location
Best regards,
Howard
