House flies can lay their eggs in several locations inside a house, especially where there is access to organic material that provides a suitable environment for their larvae to thrive. Here are some common places where flies might lay eggs indoors:
- Trashcans
- Compost piles
- Areas of pet waste
- Sink drains
- Rotting produce
- Moist areas
Maintaining good sanitation, promptly cleaning up spills, properly sealing garbage, and regularly cleaning drains can help prevent flies from laying eggs indoors.
Where Do Maggots Come From?
Maggots are the larval stage of flies and originate from eggs laid by adult female flies. Depending on environmental conditions like temperature and humidity, the eggs hatch into maggots within a few hours to a few days after the eggs are laid. These legless, pale, worm-like larvae begin feeding on the surrounding decomposing material, allowing them to grow rapidly. This larval stage lasts about a week, during which maggots consume nutrients to prepare for their next developmental phase, the pupal stage.
What Do Fly Eggs Look Like?
Fly eggs are typically small, white, and oval-shaped. They are often clustered together and can be difficult to spot due to their size and color. Depending on the species, fly eggs can measure about 1 to 2 millimeters in length. Here is an example of what a cluster of fly eggs looks like:
