Common signs
- Adult flies around food or bins
- Maggots in organic waste
- Small dark flies near drains
Typical areas
- Kitchens & bins
- Drains
- Fruit and organic waste
Know which fly
House flies and blowflies are drawn to food waste and organic matter. Drain flies linger around drains and sewage. Fruit flies target ripening fruit and fermenting residues. Each needs a different source-focused response.
How treatment works
We identify the breeding source — it's usually sanitation-related — and treat where appropriate while advising on the cleaning and exclusion that will keep flies down. For commercial premises, ongoing management matters more than one-off treatment.
Practical prevention tips
- Keep bins closed and clean, and empty them often
- Rinse bottles, cans and food packaging for recycling
- Clean drains regularly where drain flies are an issue
- Store ripe fruit in the fridge or sealed
Questions we're asked
Why do I suddenly have lots of flies?
Usually a nearby breeding source — often food waste, a bin or a drain. Locating and removing the source is more effective than just killing adults.