Fly Pest Control

Fly Identification

Flies come in various types, including house flies, fruit flies, and drain flies:

• House Flies: Typically grey with black stripes, about 6-7 mm long, with hairy bodies and large, red eyes.
• Fruit Flies: Small, about 3-4 mm long, with tan or light brown bodies and red eyes. They are attracted to fermenting fruits and vegetables.
• Drain Flies: Also known as sewer flies, they are about 4-5 mm long, with fuzzy, moth-like wings and a grey or black appearance. They are often found around drains and moist areas.

Common signs of a fly infestation include:

• Sightings: Frequent sightings of flies in and around kitchens or garbage areas.
• Breeding Sites: Presence of larvae or pupae in rotting food, garbage, or drain areas.
• Foul Odours: Unpleasant smells from decomposing organic matter where flies are breeding.
• Fly Activity: High activity around food sources, garbage bins, or drains.

Fly Advice

At Blades Pest Solutions, we recommend a multi-faceted approach to controlling flies:

• Maintain Cleanliness: Regularly clean kitchen surfaces, garbage bins, and food storage areas to eliminate breeding grounds.
• Proper Waste Management: Dispose of garbage promptly and ensure bins are sealed and cleaned regularly.
• Check Drains: Clean and disinfect drains to prevent the buildup of organic matter that attracts drain flies.
• Store Food Correctly: Keep fruits and vegetables stored in the refrigerator or covered to prevent attracting fruit flies.

Fly Treatment

Blades Pest Solutions may use these methods to tackle fly infestations:

• Sanitation: We focus on improving sanitation to remove breeding sites and reduce fly attraction.
• Traps and Baits: We can use specialised traps and baits to capture and control fly populations.
• Insecticides: When necessary, we apply targeted insecticides to eliminate adult flies and their larvae.

Fly Facts

• Disease Transmission: Flies can carry and spread diseases by contaminating food and surfaces with pathogens from their breeding sites.
• Breeding Habits: House flies breed in decaying organic matter, fruit flies in fermenting foods, and drain flies in moist, organic-rich environments.
• Attraction to Odours: Flies are highly attracted to strong odours from food waste, garbage, and sewage.
• Short Lifespan: Most flies have a short lifespan but reproduce rapidly, making control efforts crucial.
• Flight Patterns: Flies are strong fliers and can quickly spread infestations from one area to another.