Fly Control
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
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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.