Fly control

There are two main groups of flies which Presto-X Pest Control deals with regularly:

• Large Flies (House Flies and Green Bottle Flies)
• Small Flies or Gnats (Vinegar Flies, Moth Flies, Phorid Flies, and Fungus Gnats)

Signs of Activity

• Presence of active or dead flies
• Presence of fly larvae/maggots
• In the case of large flies, fly specs on surfaces

Potential Harm

• Potential for contamination of food products
• Mechanical transfer of bacteria and/or infestation of sterile areas in health care facilities
• Biting flies in some areas

Business Consequences

• Liability concerns
• Regulatory concerns (ie. Health Department or Third Party Inspectors)
• Economic loss due to contaminated food products
• Loss of customers
• Aesthetics due to the presence of flies

Steps to Take

• Identification of species
• Location and elimination of breeding sites
• Explore non-chemical control methods (screens, air doors, light traps, etc.)
• Application of fly control materials, including baits and liquid applications
• Possible use of parasitic wasp, depending on type of fly and location