About a month ago, it began. When I walked into my kitchen for my morning coffee, I noticed tiny invaders: little black flies crowded around my (empty! bleached!) sink.
Panicked, I started looking around for the usual suspects: old food, an opened packet, a grubby bin.
But I found nothing. Though they’re not overwhelming, the little visitors have survived deep clean after frantic deep clean.
Across the UK, house flies are swarming. So, what does it mean – and does their appearance always signify a dirty home? Professor Adam Hart, a professor and entomologist at the University of Gloucestershire, shared his expertise.
Do flies mean my house is dirty?
In short, no.
“House flies aren’t a reliable indicator that your home is dirty. They’re attracted by opportunities rather than making judgements about housekeeping,” Prof Hart explained.
The issue might not be in your home, but near it, he added.
“Open doors a...
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