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Appearance and Size Facts

Also called green blow flies
Common and slightly larger than House flies
Brilliant, metallic green to green-golden coloration with black markings
Wings are clear with light brown veins, and the legs and antennae are black
Other species can be blue, gold, or black, all retaining a metallic sheen
Size: Range from 1/4 to 3/8 inch in length
Very common around dumpsters, as they lay eggs almost always in dead or rotting flesh

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Behavior & Habitat

Florida's temperate and humid conditions provide significantly increased insect and pest activity as compared to most areas of The US. The lack of a cold season allows pests to thrive and multiply all year long. Learn more about your pest here.

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Signs of Infestation

Pests provide a variety of warning signs that vary from species to species. Some may leave subtle clues while others may cause major structural damage resulting in thousands of dollars in repairs. Learn more to protect your home and family.

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Preventative Pest Tips

There are many things we can do to prevent pests from controlling our environment. Caulking cracks that pests can crawl through, maintaining sanitary conditions to deny pests a food source and eliminating any structure wood content with the earth are just a few.

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