7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies

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7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
Mayflies are harmless to humans, as they do not
sting, bite or attack, but they often emerge in
plague like numbers which can be difficult to
deal with, or even frightening
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies

• Mayflies are born from eggs. The female mayfly
  can lay anywhere from 400 to 3000 eggs, depending
  on environmental conditions and the exact
  species.
• Eggs are most often dropped onto the surface of
  water and allowed to sink down to the bottom.

Life Cycle of Mayflies
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Larvae are typically brown or green and about 1
inch in length. They have no wings and either a
flat or cylindrical body. Their colour usually
blends well with their surroundings. They can
have between four and nine sets of gills on the
edges of their stomachs, which are normally
white, off-white or brown
Identifying Mayflies
Subimago mayflies have wings and resemble their
fully mature form. They generally have duller
colouring and their wings look hazy. They have
tiny hairs all over both their bodies and their
wings. They generally stay in this stage for only
one or two days.
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
Unlike many other pests, a mayfly infestation is
not something you will have to look for. If you
have a problem with mayflies it will be obvious
and you will know it. Although these insects
spend most of their lives in or near water, they
are attracted to bright lights. If you live near
areas of water where mayflies exist, adult
mayflies may be attracted to outdoor lights as
well as light escaping through windows at night.
Signs of An Infestation
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While mayflies arent harmful to humans, they are
considered nuisances, as they pile up on surfaces
and roads, coating them in a mat of living
insects. In addition to being considered pests,
they are seen as traffic hazards and are rare
cases of accidents when they build-up on
windshield. How can you deal with mayflies when
they annoy the life out of you at home?
Signs of An Infestation
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
Lights
Like many flying insects, mayflies are attracted
to bright light, especially white light. If you
live in an area prone to infestations, it is
recommended to move outside lights away from your
home if possible.
7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
Replacing white lights with yellow bug lights
should also help. To addle do what you can to
reduce the amount of light that escape through
windows. Close curtains or shutters at night to
keep your indoor lights from attracting the newly
hatched mayflies.
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
Standing Water
 Adult mayflies have only one purpose, breeding.
They do nothing but try to reproduce. They dont
even eat.
7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
The most important part of their reproduction
involves depositing their eggs in water. Remove
any standing water around your home to make the
area less attractive to females looking for
somewhere to drop their eggs.
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
Garlic
The odour of garlic has been effective in
repelling mayflies. You can make a repellent
spray that can be applied around your home to
help keep them away. You want to make a sort of
tea of crushed garlic and water. 
7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
The more garlic you use the better. Put the
solution in a spray bottle and spread it
generously around the outside of the home. Of
course, this may need to be reapplied several
times, but should help to keep the critters off
your home and away from windows. You can also
throw dry minced garlic around the perimeter of
the home for a similar or additional effect.
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
Sweeping or Spraying
If you have problems with large numbers of
mayflies on the outside of your home or in an
area of your yard, they can be killed and removed
with a broom or spraying with a garden hose. 
7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
Mayflies are very delicate, so simply sweeping
them with a broom will both kill them and remove
them from whatever surface theyve taken over.
Spraying with a garden hose will usually have the
same effect. Large numbers of them can actually
make sidewalks and walkway slippery, so be
careful when attempting to move through or clean
off large swarms on walkways.
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
Ponds and Water Installations
 If you have a small pond or other type of water
installation in your yard, make sure it is clean
and free of algae. Remove any fallen leaves or
plant waste from the water.
7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
These are the main food sources for mayfly larvae
and they are exactly what females will be looking
for as they choose a spot to lay their eggs. Your
yard will be less attractive to them if these
things are not present.
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
Wait It Out
It might sound like no solution at all, but
simply waiting for them to leave or die is an
option as well. Mayflies spend the majority of
their life in a larval stage under water.
7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
Adult mayflies have an extremely short lifespan,
usually only living for one to three days before
they die. Once an infestation starts, it normally
only takes a few days for the population to die.
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Chemical foggers 
If you live in an area with particularly large
numbers of mayflies, such as next to a lake, you
may opt to use a chemical fogger. 
7 Ways to Get Rid of Mayflies
These can quickly kill large numbers of mayflies,
but you should check with an expert to be sure
their use is legal and that you know how to
properly use any chemical pesticides.
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