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Fly Control

Fly Control

See Airborne Threats Fly Away With Carpet Addicts Fly Control

See Airborne Threats Fly Away With Carpet Addicts Fly Control

Fly control is the service homeowners need to swat away pesky fruit flies, drain flies, cluster flies, house flies and blow flies for good. Any pest is a nuisance but ones with wings create different challenges altogether. Any house fly or fruit fly infestation buzzing about your home is hugely frustrating. When hundreds of flies decide to call your space home, it’s time to call Carpet Addicts fly exterminators to get rid of flies.

Your Guide To Fly Control

Your Guide To Fly Control

No matter where you live in Gauteng, when the weather heats up you’ll be sure to find yourself swatting away pesky flies. From house flies to fruit flies and drain flies, they’ll scavenge for food everywhere, whether it’s garbage, animal droppings or even your lunch.
And they are more than just a nuisance. They carry germs and contaminate any surface they come into contact with, leading to the spread of diseases such as typhoid and dysentery. With female flies capable of laying over 100 eggs at a time, it doesn’t take long for an outbreak to occur.
Unfortunately for businesses, especially those who handle food, this can result in poor health and safety compliance, leading to reputation damage and potential fines. Restaurants, cafes and manufacturing facilities are some of those most at risk, but any business that handles or sells food should be on alert.

Types of Flies

Types of Flies

There are many species of flies present in South Africa, with varying feeding habits, life cycles and seasonal activity. By determining which species of fly is responsible for an outbreak, this can assist with developing an effective, targeted treatment plan. These are the more common species you’re most likely to encounter:

House fly

📌 Lays 120-130 eggs a time, can take up to 42 days to mature into an adult fly
📌 Attracted to food smells
📌 Deposits eggs onto decaying material such as garbage, animal waste, sewage, organic plant matter such as compost
📌 Rests on walls, floors, ceilings, the ground, plants, fences, compost heaps and rubbish bins

Fruit fly

📌 Attracted to fermenting sugary liquids in waste bins, fruit and vegetables, drains, spills and cracks in floors/other surfaces
📌 Commonly found in hospitality settings such as bars, pubs, breweries, vineyards, kitchens, restaurants, fruit and vegetable plants

Drain Fly

📌 Favours rotting food and other organic waste material that builds up in drains, septic tanks and compost
📌 Largely resistant a lot of pest control chemicals and cleaning agents

Blow fly

📌 Attracted to and deposits eggs in rotting meat, particularly dead animals such as rodents and birds, as well as food waste from hospitality venues, and occasionally cheese
Cluster fly
📌 Usually found in quieter, less frequented areas such as attics and wall voids
📌 Seeks warm places to hibernate in winter

Fermentation fly

📌 Attracted to fermenting bacteria and yeast in rotten fruits and vegetables, as well as alcohol
📌 Found in breweries and pubs

Flesh fly

📌 Attracted to decaying food, garbage and animal waste

Problems caused by flies

Problems caused by flies

A couple of flies may seem small and harmless, but in the event of an outbreak you may experience the following issues:

They spread diseases

Including typhoid, cholera, dysentery, trachoma, poliomyelitis, cutaneous diphtheria, leprosy. Flies transfer germs which they collect as they scavenge for food in filthy places, via small hairs covering their bodies, droppings and vomit.

They contaminate food and sterile surfaces, resulting in poor hygiene

Flies are generally attracted to all types of food, particularly those that are decomposing.

They contaminate food and sterile surfaces, resulting in poor hygiene

Flies are generally attracted to all types of food, particularly those that are decomposing.

They’re a general nuisance and distraction

A large swarm of flies and the constant whirring sound from their wings beating together can disrupt business operations, reduce visibility in the workplace and affect productivity

Signs of a fly infestation

Signs of a fly infestation

If you’re noticing any of the following clues, you may have a major problem on your hands:

Accumulation of fly droppings

These appear like clusters of dark spots in places where they frequent or rest. Different species of flies prefer different areas. Try checking the usual places including ceilings, walls and light fittings. You should also pay attention to difficult to clean places such as drains, pipes, sub-floor cavities, gully traps, around sinks and underneath damaged floor tiles.

Maggots

Once fly eggs hatch, they become cream coloured larvae, known as maggots, before maturing into an adult fly. This indicates a breeding site is present.

A large number of flies

Particularly in areas that can attract flies, brightly lit and water areas. This includes:
📌 Food storage/preparation/consumption areas
📌 Areas with standing water including gutters, tyres, old machinery, tanks, water butts, potted plants
📌 Refuse areas, bins, waste containers, compost and mulch piles can indicate a more serious problem

How to prevent a fly outbreak

How to prevent a fly outbreak

By taking extra steps to proactively deter flies, you’ll be able to save time and energy on preventing an outbreak. Here are some tips on how you can discourage flies from entering your building:

 
Keep food covered and stored away

Flies are strongly attracted to food odours so it’s important to remove any lingering traces of food smells that can be carried by air currents.

Clear away waste and spills

📌 Tight fitting bin lids keep waste secure
📌 Dispose of garbage regularly
📌 Remove pet waste
📌 Clear away food debris, grease and spills from kitchen benches, table, underneath and around appliances and other dead insects that can attract flies
📌 Regularly mop floors and wipe benches and sinks
📌 Don’t leave dirty dishes and cutlery lying around

Maintain drains and fix leaky taps

📌 Removing sources of water helps keep flies away
📌 Keep drains clean and remove debris and blockages

Identify and cover entry points

Fit fly screens over windows, doors and other openings, especially around the kitchen and waste areas

Keep bird feeders clean

Remove bird food before dusk

Remove clutter

To reduce hiding places and breeding sites

Your Guide To Fly Control

Your Guide To Fly Control

No matter where you live in Gauteng, when the weather heats up you’ll be sure to find yourself swatting away pesky flies. From house flies to fruit flies and drain flies, they’ll scavenge for food everywhere, whether it’s garbage, animal droppings or even your lunch.
And they are more than just a nuisance. They carry germs and contaminate any surface they come into contact with, leading to the spread of diseases such as typhoid and dysentery. With female flies capable of laying over 100 eggs at a time, it doesn’t take long for an outbreak to occur.
Unfortunately for businesses, especially those who handle food, this can result in poor health and safety compliance, leading to reputation damage and potential fines. Restaurants, cafes and manufacturing facilities are some of those most at risk, but any business that handles or sells food should be on alert.

Types of Flies

Types of Flies

There are many species of flies present in South Africa, with varying feeding habits, life cycles and seasonal activity. By determining which species of fly is responsible for an outbreak, this can assist with developing an effective, targeted treatment plan. These are the more common species you’re most likely to encounter:

House fly

📌 Lays 120-130 eggs a time, can take up to 42 days to mature into an adult fly
📌 Attracted to food smells
📌 Deposits eggs onto decaying material such as garbage, animal waste, sewage, organic plant matter such as compost
📌 Rests on walls, floors, ceilings, the ground, plants, fences, compost heaps and rubbish bins

Fruit fly

📌 Attracted to fermenting sugary liquids in waste bins, fruit and vegetables, drains, spills and cracks in floors/other surfaces
📌 Commonly found in hospitality settings such as bars, pubs, breweries, vineyards, kitchens, restaurants, fruit and vegetable plants

Drain Fly

📌 Favours rotting food and other organic waste material that builds up in drains, septic tanks and compost
📌 Largely resistant a lot of pest control chemicals and cleaning agents

Blow fly

📌 Attracted to and deposits eggs in rotting meat, particularly dead animals such as rodents and birds, as well as food waste from hospitality venues, and occasionally cheese
Cluster fly
📌 Usually found in quieter, less frequented areas such as attics and wall voids
📌 Seeks warm places to hibernate in winter

Fermentation fly

📌 Attracted to fermenting bacteria and yeast in rotten fruits and vegetables, as well as alcohol
📌 Found in breweries and pubs

Flesh fly

📌 Attracted to decaying food, garbage and animal waste

Problems caused by flies

Problems caused by flies

A couple of flies may seem small and harmless, but in the event of an outbreak you may experience the following issues:

They spread diseases

Including typhoid, cholera, dysentery, trachoma, poliomyelitis, cutaneous diphtheria, leprosy. Flies transfer germs which they collect as they scavenge for food in filthy places, via small hairs covering their bodies, droppings and vomit.

They contaminate food and sterile surfaces, resulting in poor hygiene

Flies are generally attracted to all types of food, particularly those that are decomposing.

They contaminate food and sterile surfaces, resulting in poor hygiene

Flies are generally attracted to all types of food, particularly those that are decomposing.

They’re a general nuisance and distraction

A large swarm of flies and the constant whirring sound from their wings beating together can disrupt business operations, reduce visibility in the workplace and affect productivity

Signs of a fly infestation

Signs of a fly infestation

If you’re noticing any of the following clues, you may have a major problem on your hands:

Accumulation of fly droppings

These appear like clusters of dark spots in places where they frequent or rest. Different species of flies prefer different areas. Try checking the usual places including ceilings, walls and light fittings. You should also pay attention to difficult to clean places such as drains, pipes, sub-floor cavities, gully traps, around sinks and underneath damaged floor tiles.

Maggots

Once fly eggs hatch, they become cream coloured larvae, known as maggots, before maturing into an adult fly. This indicates a breeding site is present.

A large number of flies

Particularly in areas that can attract flies, brightly lit and water areas. This includes:
📌 Food storage/preparation/consumption areas
📌 Areas with standing water including gutters, tyres, old machinery, tanks, water butts, potted plants
📌 Refuse areas, bins, waste containers, compost and mulch piles can indicate a more serious problem

How to prevent a fly outbreak

How to prevent a fly outbreak

By taking extra steps to proactively deter flies, you’ll be able to save time and energy on preventing an outbreak. Here are some tips on how you can discourage flies from entering your building:

Keep food covered and stored away

Flies are strongly attracted to food odours so it’s important to remove any lingering traces of food smells that can be carried by air currents.

Clear away waste and spills

📌 Tight fitting bin lids keep waste secure
📌 Dispose of garbage regularly
📌 Remove pet waste
📌 Clear away food debris, grease and spills from kitchen benches, table, underneath and around appliances and other dead insects that can attract flies
📌 Regularly mop floors and wipe benches and sinks
📌 Don’t leave dirty dishes and cutlery lying around

Maintain drains and fix leaky taps

📌 Removing sources of water helps keep flies away
📌 Keep drains clean and remove debris and blockages

Identify and cover entry points

Fit fly screens over windows, doors and other openings, especially around the kitchen and waste areas

Keep bird feeders clean

Remove bird food before dusk

Remove clutter

To reduce hiding places and breeding sites

Reasons to use Carpet Addicts for your Fly Pest Control?

Reasons to use Carpet Addicts for your Fly Pest Control?

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Fly pest control services

Fly pest control is an imperative service targeting the management and eradication of fly infestations in homes and businesses. Flies, including houseflies and blowflies, proliferate in environments rich in organic matter like garbage or dead animals, posing health risks such as eye infections and enteric diseases. With a life cycle spanning months, flies require tailored control procedures executed by experienced fly control technicians. Utilising technologies, these professionals employ strategic measures to eliminate adult flies and disrupt their food sources. By focusing on sanitation and employing targeted treatments, fly pest control services offer comprehensive solutions, safeguarding against infectious diseases and ensuring a pest-free environment. Trust in seasoned professionals to promptly address fly issues, preserving your health and comfort.

Effective and professional fly control and removal services

Effective fly pest control necessitates professional techniques to eradicate these contagious insects, including common species like Fruit Flies and Blow Flies. Prevention is paramount to avoid housefly infestations, requiring thorough inspection to identify potential fly breeding sites such as food waste, drains, and animal wastes. Sanitation is crucial, eliminating attractants like human and pet food, animal droppings, and liquid food. Techniques like insecticides and repellent sprays aid in effective fly control. The goal extends beyond killing existing flies to preventing future outbreaks of viral disorders and skin infections. By selecting professional fly control services specializing in a wide variety of fly species, including Snipe Flies and Darden Flies, comprehensive solutions are ensured, addressing both immediate issues and long-term prevention strategies in the wider field of fly management.

Effective and professional fly control and removal services

For effective and professional fly control and removal services, employing a reputable pest control company is crucial. Fly prevention is key to avoiding fly infestations. It is essential to conduct thorough fly inspection to identify the extent of the issue. Effective fly eradication involves utilizing top-of-the-line products and techniques for fly extermination. Fly management includes implementing proper fly treatment methods to eliminate the existing fly population. Fly monitoring is necessary to ensure long-term fly elimination. Maintaining fly sanitation in the area is vital to prevent future infestations.
Flies on Food - Fly Extermination Services by Carpet Addicts
Fly pest control services
Fly pest control is an imperative service targeting the management and eradication of fly infestations in homes and businesses. Flies, including houseflies and blowflies, proliferate in environments rich in organic matter like garbage or dead animals, posing health risks such as eye infections and enteric diseases. With a life cycle spanning months, flies require tailored control procedures executed by experienced fly control technicians. Utilising technologies, these professionals employ strategic measures to eliminate adult flies and disrupt their food sources. By focusing on sanitation and employing targeted treatments, fly pest control services offer comprehensive solutions, safeguarding against infectious diseases and ensuring a pest-free environment. Trust in seasoned professionals to promptly address fly issues, preserving your health and comfort.
Dead flies after effective fly extermination service by Carpet Addicts.
Effective and professional fly control and removal services
Effective fly pest control necessitates professional techniques to eradicate these contagious insects, including common species like Fruit Flies and Blow Flies. Prevention is paramount to avoid housefly infestations, requiring thorough inspection to identify potential fly breeding sites such as food waste, drains, and animal wastes. Sanitation is crucial, eliminating attractants like human and pet food, animal droppings, and liquid food. Techniques like insecticides and repellent sprays aid in effective fly control. The goal extends beyond killing existing flies to preventing future outbreaks of viral disorders and skin infections. By selecting professional fly control services specializing in a wide variety of fly species, including Snipe Flies and Darden Flies, comprehensive solutions are ensured, addressing both immediate issues and long-term prevention strategies in the wider field of fly management.
Fly exterminator technician spraying flies at Carpet Addicts.
Effective and professional fly control and removal services
For effective and professional fly control and removal services, employing a reputable pest control company is crucial. Fly prevention is key to avoiding fly infestations. It is essential to conduct thorough fly inspection to identify the extent of the issue. Effective fly eradication involves utilizing top-of-the-line products and techniques for fly extermination. Fly management includes implementing proper fly treatment methods to eliminate the existing fly population. Fly monitoring is necessary to ensure long-term fly elimination. Maintaining fly sanitation in the area is vital to prevent future infestations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are house flies dangerous?
House flies do not bite, but they can spread disease and contaminate food in your home. House flies are known to spread diseases like typhoid, dysentery, cholera, conjunctivitis, tapeworm, etc..

How do I get rid of house flies?
Getting rid of flies can be challenging. A good first step is to seal and repair all the entry points in your home, especially around windows and doors. You should also eliminate any food sources that may be attracting flies, including your garbage. Vigilance is required here if you want to keep house flies out of your home. If you are finding that you’ve done everything you can and the house flies are persisting, call Carpet Addicts. We’ll come out and do our best to help you eliminate your house fly problem.

Why Do I Have House Flies?
House flies invade homes while looking for food, water, and a safe breeding area. House flies are attracted to such a wide variety of food sources that it doesn’t take much to attract them to a property or home. House flies are also looking for damp, dark areas to lay their eggs in. A female house fly can lay over 150 eggs at a time, and will lay about 5-6 batches over a few days. Compost piles, mulch, excrement, and carcasses can all serve as breeding areas for flies.

How Do House Flies Differ From Other House-Infesting Flies?
House flies are considered to be filth flies and are more than just a nuisance to have flying around your home, they can carry and mechanically transmit a wide variety of dangerous diseases. Other flies that invade homes like fruit flies are more of a nuisance and while they can still carry diseases they are not quite the threat that house flies and other filth flies are.

What Are The Feeding Habits Of House Flies?
House flies can only consume liquids because of their spongy mouthparts. House flies will liquefy any solid food that they wish to feed on through regurgitation. House flies are scavengers and feed on a wide variety of food including pet food, human food, dead animals, garbage, and excrement.

What Threats Do House Flies Pose?
House flies pose a lot of threats to homeowners because they carry and transmit a wide variety of pathogens including but not limited to salmonellosis, diarrhea, dysentery, polio, parasitic worms and typhoid fever. Pathogens will collect on the legs and mouths of house flies. When they land on a new surface like your kitchen counters, utensils, or food they will quickly and easily spread the those dangerous pathogens. Also, house flies regurgitate and excrete whenever they come to rest which only increases their identity as a filthy and dangerous pest.

How Do I Control House Flies?
House fly control requires knowledge of breeding locations and larval development activities. The professionals in Carpet Addicts are trained to identify these locations and know exactly what fly control treatments to use to help eradicate these pests. They can show you exclusion techniques and environment modification tactics to help keep these pests from returning. If you have house flies in your home or business and are looking for a qualified pest control company to eradicate these pests, contact the professionals at Holder’s Pest Solutions today for more information.

Can I do anything to prevent house flies?
The best way to keep house flies under control is by sealing any cracks and holes in your home where house flies can enter. You should also eliminate all of their food sources, including your garbage. Place raw and cooked foods in the fridge right away; don’t leave food out. Use a covered garbage receptacle in your kitchen and bring out your garbage every day.

Do flies spread diseases?
Flies are known to carry many diseases, 65 of which can be transmitted to people, either through food contamination or bites, such as cholera, typhoid fever, yaws, dysentery, anthrax, tularemia, leprosy and tuberculosis.

Does a fly landing on food pose health hazards?
Since flies can’t directly bite and chew food, they release special digestive enzymes to soften the food before they can feed on it. In the process, however, they can easily contaminate your food with harmful bacteria.

Why do files disappear in winter?
During the colder months, some flies take shelter in warm, hidden areas, where they hunker down to preserve heat, while others lay their eggs in autumn and then die.

What is the best way to get rid of flies?
One of the best techniques to rid your home of flies is to use homemade flypaper strips. All you will need is some paper, a ½ cup of corn syrup and ¼ cup of sugar. Also, you can use lavender oil or cloves combined with lemon as a fly repellent.