Fly Parasites

Fly Parasites are gnat-sized, nocturnal, burrowing insects that do not bite, sting or harm humans and animals. They destroy ONLY fly pupae and are harmless to all else! They kill flies in the developing pupal (cocoon) stage, eliminating the adult fly! Parasites reproduce in 2 to 3 weeks, constantly reinforcing the beneficial insect population.

These tiny parasites continuosly defend against flies by laying eggs in eggs of the flies. Young parasites hatch and feed on immature flies. Each fly parasite lives 20 to 30 days, producing several generations of new fly parasites. For best results, releases should be made every 2 to 3 weeks, with at least 3 releases of 1,000 parasites per 100 sq. feet.

Fly Parasites kill flies in their developing stages while they are in the ground. The female fly lays her eggs wherever there is decomposing organic material. Within a short period of time, the microscopic fly maggot (larval stage) burrows into the manure and eventually develops into a cocoon (pupal stage). The tiny female Fly Parasite seeks out her host and deposits her eggs inside the fly cocoon, thus stopping the adult fly from hatching.

Fly Parasites must be replenished on a regular basis to insure that you have the best fly control. They can never become a nuisance because they have a very short life span.