Fly Control

The First step in House fly control is exclusion and sanitation. After these measures, you can use insecticides that come in residual forms, aerosols, fogging materials, and baiting forms. Fly traps have long been a favorite. There are many forms of fly traps, from disposable fly traps to electronic fly light traps with replaceable UV light bulbs and glue boards.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
OUR TREATMENT METHODS ARE SAFE TO USE, AS WE FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTION OF PRODUCTS BEING APPLIED, RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURES.

• IF INTERIOR RESIDUAL BARRIER SPRAY TREATMENT IS BEING USED YOU WILL NEED TO VACATED THE PROPERTY FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE HOURS.
• REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AREA TO BE TREATED.
• REMOVE PETS,COVER FISH TANKS AND TURN OFF PUMP.
• COVER ANY ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD AND UTENSILS, FOOD PREP SURFACE, TOYS, BEDDING AND ANY OTHER ITEMS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OVER SPRAY FROM SETTLING ON UNWANTED SURFACES.
• PULL FURNITURE AWAY FROM WALLS.

COST:

Starting from $99+GST. Additional cost depending on type of treatment, the level of infestation, problem areas, expected warranty and type of flying insect control required. Every place is different we may treat your property once and you may have a very successful results or you might need ongoing maintenance for heavy infestation so please call to discuss levels of infestation and size of property.
For heavy infestations more than one treatment may be required have a look at our family package deals for ongoing maintenance or we can design a programme to suit the severity of infestation on yours and your neighboring properties. Persistence and patience is the key for effective pest control.

PREP AREA:

For best results, wash or wipe down surfaces to remove dust and dirt before we treat. If the areas to be treated are dusty or greasy it is good practice to clean these down first to prevent runs and for the best effect of the treatment.
 
COMMON FLYING INSECT PESTS IN NEW ZEALAND:

The common House fly- is medium size pest all over the world. The adult has the fourth wing vein sharply angled and four lengthwise dark stripes on the top of the thorax. Its face has two velvety stripes which are silver above and gold below. The female fly has a much wider space between the eyes than the male.

Blow Flies- are found worldwide, occurring nearly every place inhabited by people. The name blowfly comes from the bloated condition of the rotting animal carcasses that their larvae, known as maggots, infest. Blow flies are one of the most common flies found around dead animals.These flies are common in populated areas and are often found near meat-processing plants, garbage dumps and slaughterhouses.

Fruit flies- The most common species encountered in homes and other structures are the D.melanogaster. Fruit flies are also identified as pomace flies or vinegar flies. These pests can be found throughout the world, in homes, food processing plants, warehouses, grocery stores, wineries, restaurants and other structures.

Cluster flies- are dull black flies that in autumn cluster together in large numbers in dark dry places like attics to survive winter. Cluster flies are medium to large (8-15mm) 'dopey' flies, with a dark gray to black non-metallic abdomen. The larvae of the fly feeds on earthworms in grass pasture or lawn areas, then in late autumn and early winter the adult flies will move into homes and other buildings to hibernate over winter.
 
OUR TREATMENT METHODS FOR THE DIFFERENT FLIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

COMMON HOUSE FLY

Exclusion and Sanitation:

1. Sanitation is the first measure of defense, even though there are various traps and sprays that are used to kill flies, it is necessary to eliminate the source in order to eliminate them.
2. Whenever possible, food and materials on which the flies can lay their eggs must be removed or destroyed, which will isolate the egg-laying adult. Killing adult flies will reduce infestation, but elimination of breeding areas is necessary for good House Fly control management.
3. Garbage cans and dumpsters should have tight-fitting lids and be cleaned regularly.
4. Drainage will often aid control, getting rid of extra moisture.
5. Openings of buildings should be tightly screened with screen.

INSPECTING AREAS:

Inside:

Trash cans, dirty diapers, rotten foods, etc are possible breeding areas for inspecting House Fly activity.

Outside-breeding sites:

House Flies may be found feeding and breeding in fresh manure, rotting fruits and vegetables, garbage, damp garbage, and decaying organic materials that are located outside of the structure.
Most of the time, when we find house flies inside, it is because they are coming inside the structures. Check cracks around windows, doors and vents as possible entry points. It is crucial to find out where the breeding sources are located and how they are entering the buildings. Rural areas where farms are present may be more problematic for the higher number of breeding sites than areas in an urban setting. In residential areas, pet manure, which is not picked up regularly, can be a breeding source for house flies.

Treatment

Residual Insecticide Spray Treatment - House flies rest on sunny surfaces in the daytime, and has a tendency to come inside or under eaves at night. These areas where the flies are resting can be sprayed with residual or contact insecticides. The flies rest on the sprayed surface and pick up enough insecticide to kill them.

Pyrethrin Insecticide Aerosols-For immediate results, automatic dispenser with pyrethrins in an aerosol form and space spray.Pyrethrins work quickly but give no lasting residual. These aerosols can be used as a quick kill insecticide, reducing populations of flying insects for short term results.

Fogging Insecticides - For large commercial buildings/warehouses & factories.

Fly Light Traps -These electronic fly light traps are very efficient and functional to be used inside only They are very popular in restaurants and commercial buildings.

Fly Baits - Insecticide granule fly can be used to aid in house-fly control. These baits should maybe distributed or sprayed on surfaces and along walls, window sills or other areas where flies congregate inside buildings, and in areas outside where flies congregate. As with all fly control, sanitation is extremely critical when using fly bait. Remove trash and other breeding sources, so the Fly bait will be there only feeding source.

BLOW FLIES

Eggs are usually laid on meat or dead animals. Some blow fly species, such as the screw worm fly, lay their eggs on living animals.
Most of these flies found indoors originate from an outside source because of their breeding preferences. Garbage cans are a huge source for blow flies. Single cans have produced more than 30,0000 flies in a week. If there are a large number of blow flies inside, it most likely are a sign of a dead rodent or bird somewhere in the structure. Finding the source of the animal or bird is often difficult because it has been dead several weeks by the time the flies appear.
If a dead animal odor is present, the odor may help narrow the search area. Look for signs of dead rodents or birds that may have been living in walls or crawl spaces, or even living in lower cabinets and under major appliances. Fly larvae will crawl along a wall until they encounter a corner where they then pupate. Numerous pupae in a corner indicate the breeding source is near. If the flies are found inside the light covers in the ceiling, it means the flies emerged either in the ceiling or from the wall. The breeding source might be either in the ceiling or a wall.
Outdoors, inspect the area for dead animals; any nearby dumpsters or other garbage containers should be inspected.
Using Insecticides, Fly Baits and Fly Traps

• Blow Flies do not always require chemical control. However, if necessary, spray entry points on building or fly resting areas with residual liquid insecticides. In order to maintain a residual control, we recommend treatment once a month.
• Fly Glue Traps may be used to trap and kill Blow Flies.
• Fly Baits
• A pyrethrum aerosol will provide a contact kill for immediate relief.
• Fruit Flies

Exclusion & Sanitation

• The first step in order to get rid of Fruit Flies in the kitchen or elsewhere is to have proper sanitation. It is critical to eliminate any breeding sources.
• Clean garbage cans and dumpsters. They should have tight lids.
• Get rid of any extra moisture with proper drainage.
• Use screens on building openings.
• Re-grout tiles in bathrooms and kitchens; this will prevent any water leakage in the walls and possible fruit fly breeding sources.

Inspection
We will, first for fruit fly sources in areas where vegetables or fruits are stored outside refrigeration. Also look for fruit fly sources in garbage cans, under appliances, and recycling bins. When searching for fruit fly breeding sources, remember that the larva can only survive in decaying organic matter that is moist. All stages of fruit fly infestations depend on organic debris to complete the complete fruit fly cycle. Whenever possible, food and materials on which fruit flies can lay their eggs must be removed. Killing adult fruit flies will reduce infestation, but elimination of fruit fly breeding areas is necessary for good management. Fruit Flies are not only the only small fly that you may see in your kitchen area. If you see a small type of fly or gnat type of fly, it may not be coming from the drains. They could be coming from various sources like rotten fruit, garbage, or other damp organic matter.
Below is a list of possible breeding sources for various small flies found in kitchen areas and other breeding areas. If you understand the various breeding sources, you can manage these flies with better success.

Breeding Sources of Drain Flies, Fruit Flies, Phorid Flies and Sphaerocerid Flies.

Drain Flies- can breed in sewers, drains, septic tanks and contaminated soil from sewage.

Fruit flies- You can find them flying around fruits and vegetables, both fresh and rotten. They can also be found around any moist organic matter and garbage.

Phorid Flies- are also found in contaminated soils from garbage, in drains and garbage. They can be found in human cadavers.

Sphaerocerid Flies- These small flies breed in rotting fruits and vegetables, garbage, and drains.

TREATMENT
Fruit Fly Traps-They are ready to use traps with special attractants to lure the Fruit Flies into the traps and get caught.
Fruit Fly Control – Aerosols-Automatic aerosol dispenser with Pyrethrin used as a space spray can be used as a quick kill, reducing populations of flying insects. Which normally last up to thirty days.
Aerosol- can be sprayed around possible breeding sources such as, around plants, floor mats, under appliances and into drains.

Drain Treatments - You may find fruit fly larvae feeding on the sides of your drains. In order to investigate this, put some clear tape over the top of a dry drain with some holes in it for air flow. If the flies get stuck on the tape, you have located a source. In order to break up organic buildup and eliminate any possible breeding sources, we will use drain a treatment.

Residual Insecticides-Spray surfaces where fruit flies would land and rest, sprayed once a month. This would also treat other types of flies.