What is the typical life cycle length of a little house fly?

The typical life cycle length of a little house fly, or Fannia spp., is indeed around 15 to 30 days. This life cycle includes several stages: the egg, larva (or maggot), pupa, and adult. The duration of each stage can vary based on environmental factors such as temperature and food availability, but under optimal conditions, the entire process from egg to adult takes approximately two to four weeks.

Understanding the duration of their life cycle is crucial for pest control strategies since effective management often hinges on targeting the developmental stages of the fly. If a pest control operator knows that the life cycle is 15 to 30 days, they can plan interventions to disrupt it, such as identifying breeding sites and employing treatments to eliminate the presence of adults and larvae before they complete their development.