

The larvae infest the animal carcass for 5-10 days before they leave the carcass and wander in search of a dry place to pupate.

rodent, bird, etc.) has died within the walls or in the attic.īlow flies and flesh flies are attracted to recently deceased animals, where they lay their eggs. The appearance of the flies or maggots in the house typically indicates that an animal (i.e. The larvae (maggots) of these flies feed on dead animal tissue and as such are beneficial in nature as decomposer of dead animal carcasses. Blow flies and flesh flies are very common flies associated with dead animals.
