Are houseflies dangerous?
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forhealth tips to live a long and happy life  Summer weather in the UK has people flocking outside in their thousands, emboldened by new covid freedoms. Most people will have welcomed the sudden change with open arms, none more than flies. They now have the ideal opportunity to fly through people's windows and taste a sample of their best seasonal cooking. Houseflies aren't like wasps or bees in that they don't have any offensive capabilities. But this doesn't mean they aren't dangerous in other ways. They won't bite or sting, but they can spread diseases, bacteria and parasites. READ MORE: How to kill aphids with washing up liquid