Fly Pest Control

Professional Fly Treatments

As well all know, flies are one of the most common pests in Australia, certainly in country Victoria. Houseflies are the top problem fly and they are more than just annoying, they carry and spread a wide range of diseases, such as Salmonella and E.coli.

But getting rid of a fly problem is more than just a quick spray. If you’re experiencing an infestation (not just a fly or two), there will be a reason. Our professional fly treatments therefore include a thorough inspection to find the cause of the infestation, so we can make the necessary recommendations to prevent future problems, before carrying out a treatment.

It’s also important to understand that there a range of pest flies, not just the housefly, including the vinegar fly and drain fly. As fly experts, we understand the different behaviours and breeding sites of the different fly species, which allows us to find the root cause of the infestation. The different fly species also require different treatments, so it pays to call the professionals.

Fly products

Many fly treatments involves spraying fly resting places and breeding sites with an insecticide, to target flies when they land. Such treatments can last several months, depending on the surface and level of exposure to sun and rain.

However, we can access a range of specialist fly products depending on the situation:

Residual sprays
Fly baits
Automatic sprayers
Electric fly zappers (light traps)

Commercial fly treatments for the food management industry

Fly management in food manangement facilities (restaurants, cafes, bars, manufacturing lines, etc) is an essential health requirement. At Go Pest we would with our commercial customer to make sure we tailor a fly management program to meet their needs. Successful fly management requires good hygiene and management processes at the facility, as well as the necessary pest control measures.

We utilise a range of pest control products and if fly traps (zappers) are required we can access a range of options that not only deliver excellent results, but a range of different styles are available depending on whether there is the need to be discreet or “good looking” depending on placement location.

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Types of fly

There are thousands of type of flies but only a few are pest around the home. Three of the most common flies are the housefly, the vinegar fly and the drain fly.

Housefly

The housefly is one of the “filth fly” species, so called as they live and breed around garbage and manure. This is why they carry a wide range of diseases. When they fly from these breeding sites to your kitchen, landing on food preparation surfaces and food, it’s easy to see how they can potential pass on these diseases to humans. When you understand that they are continually tasting surfaces and defaecating when they land, it becomes clear why it’s important to keep them our of our homes and businesses.

Keeping garbage in bags and placed in bins with well fitted lids eliminated both a food source and breeding site. Well fitted fly screens are also essential.

Vinegar fly

Vinegar flies, sometimes called fruit flies, are a small brown, slow flying fly, then can be found in both domestic kitchens, as well as commercial kitchens and bars. As their name suggests, they like fruit, particularly rotting fruit, which act as both a food source and breeding site.

They are very capable in finding and breeding on very small amounts of fruit or even spilled liquid (such as the beer in bars). The key action to preventing a vinegar fly problem is to ensure you have a strict cleaning regime and make sure you get into all the crack and crevices, as well as under appliances.

Drain fly

The drain fly is a hairy grey, slow flying fly. Due to its hairy appearance it is sometimes call the drain moth. As its name suggest it does tend to hang around drains. It breeds in the slime found in drains.

Preventing a drain fly problem is about keeping drains clean. Regular use of a drain cleaner will eliminate these breeding sites and greatly reduce the chances of a drain problem occurring.

Fly Control FAQ

How to get rid of houseflies?

If you have a housefly problem, it’s important to locate all their breeding sites, so they can be eliminated or treated. Picking up dog and cat faeces and not using chicken manure on gardens will also eliminate breeding sites. A professional fly treatment will then provide lasting protection.

How to use a fly spray?

Almost everyone will have a fly spray aerosol under the kitchen sink to deal with the occasional fly. Whereas you can dry and spray the fly directly, they are pretty quick and you maybe chasing the fly for a while. Fly sprays are better used as a space spray. Check out the instructions on the can, but closing windows, spraying in the air for a few seconds before closing the door and leaving the room is often the best option. This creates a cloud of insecticide which the fly cannot avoid.

How to get rid of vinegar flies?

To get rid of vinegar flies, it is essential to find and clean up the food or spill in which they are breeding. Some people will advocate the use of a home made cider vinegar trap. While these will trap vinegar flies, it won’t solve the problem. The reason you have a problem is because they are breeding elsewhere.

How to get rid of drain flies?

Drain flies breed in the slime inside drains. Thoroughly cleaning out the drains will eliminate the drain fly breeding sites.

Go Pest Hotline: (03) 5448 3407