Installing pre-emptive fly proofing within your property is a cost-effective method of dealing with pest flies, rather than dealing with individual infestations. Our flying insect control Edinburgh technicians have a number of techniques at their disposal to stop flies from causing hygiene issues and disruption within your business.
Fly Screen Windows
In many situations, keeping windows closed permanently just isn’t realistic. They are vital for ventilation and controlling the temperature in hot Summer months. Professionally installed fly screens will allow you to enjoy all of these advantages while making sure flies can’t get inside.
Fly Control Unit
Flies will always find their way inside a building. Although you can seal many gaps, there are also opportunities for small flying insects. An electronic control unit will attract any flies inside and give them a fatal shock, while others will act as simple traps.
Flies and Disease
Pest flies play a significant role in the spread of disease. Of the countless contagions they can carry, typhoid, cholera, and salmonella are amongst the most dangerous. Without proper control from our flying insect control Edinburgh technicians, serious health and safety hazards will follow.
Flies eat a lot of decaying, bacteria-filled food as well as animal faeces from a number of sources. Naturally, by spending time in these environments, they will become covered in bacteria, primarily upon the minuscule hairs on their legs.
These pathogens can be spread to humans in a number of ways. If flies then land upon fresh food that humans consume, the bacteria will establish itself within a new human host.
Alternatively, as our flying insect pest control Edinburgh experts have highlighted, even if you are vigilant and keep all food sealed away or covered flies can spread contagions simply by landing on a surface. If you brush these pockets of bacteria, you are putting yourself at risk for infection.
Common Flying Insect Species
Although they all have a similar effect when it comes to hygiene issues and general disruption, our flying insect control Edinburgh team deal with numerous different species.
Bluebottles
These relatively large pest flies (measuring around 6-12mm) have been named due to their blue iridescent appearance. Bluebottles can lay 600 eggs at a time, all of which will become adults within a week.
House Flies
House flies are one of the more common fly species. They are grey in colour and measure around 4-7.5mm in length. Again, their ability to reproduce can be overwhelming, and risk of disease will quickly follow.
Fruit Flies
This species of fly is smaller and lighter in colour than other common pest fly species. Their ability to breed large numbers quickly is second to none, and a few fruit flies within your property will soon lead to an infestation of hundreds or even thousands.
Good Fly Control Measures
There are many good practices which you can follow within your home or business to minimise the risk of flies establishing an infestation. As our flying insect control Edinburgh team has pointed out, getting the basics right is key to keeping flies at bay, even with proofing techniques.
Firstly, the majority of pest flies will feed on refuse. Decaying foodstuffs within bins will attract flies in droves. Make sure that all of your bins are tightly sealed, safe from any scavenging pests. Additionally, make sure all refuse is scheduled to be taken outside regularly.
Secondly, make sure that no food is left out on countertops. Flies are keen scavengers and will very quickly locate any potential food sources. Ideally, keep all food in containers within tight cupboards, and at the very least make sure it is wrapped or covered.
Lastly, ensure as many gaps as possible are sealed. Areas around windows, doors, and ventilation features are common entranceways for pest flies. It is not always easy to find each and every gap that flies can use as an entranceway, but this is something that our flying insect control Edinburgh technicians are ready to help with.
Preventing flying insects from ever establishing themselves within your property is cheaper, more convenient, and safer than dealing with the problems if and when they arise. Additionally, the presence of even a few flies is a terrible look for businesses – especially those which provide food.
When it comes to fly infestations, the quicker our flying insect control Edinburgh technicians can get to work the better. Not only are you increasing your chance of contracting a disease, but the longer flies are allowed to exist on your property, the more difficult they are to get rid of.
Our locally-based flying insect control Edinburgh office is ready to respond to your call. Our technicians can be with you within a matter of hours, fully-equipped to tackle your pest problem.
Every situation is different, and we cannot maintain our standards of perfection by approaching every one of them with the same strategy. Our pest controllers will develop a unique plan which responds to your specific circumstances in order to achieve an efficient and effective result.
It is vital that you employ certified professionals to deal with pest fly issues. Their ability to multiply rapidly means that even leaving a few flies alive will mean the infestation process is likely just to begin again.
Our flying insect control Edinburgh specialists understand the habits, behaviour, and biology of each and every species of pest fly. Using this knowledge and their practical experience, we will bring about a swift end to your pest problem.
Our company is BPCA approved, compliant with all relevant pest control legislation, and environmentally safe and responsible.
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