Fly Control in Dombivali

There are over 120,000 species of flies worldwide. Flies are considered pests because they pose a health risk to humans, pets and livestock. They can infest your home or business and spread diseases like Salmonella and E. coli. A few species may even bite humans and animals.

If a small fly problem is left uncontrolled, it has the potential to turn into a serious infestation. Some fly species are able to mature from eggs to adults in just seven days. There are simple ways you can identify the signs of a fly infestation and reduce the need for fly control. Taking a proactive approach with deterrent measures will also help you avoid costly treatments.

House Fly(Musca domestica)

The common house fly is a dull gray fly, ¼-inch long with four dark stripes on the middle section (thorax) of its body. House flies typically lay eggs on animal feces and garbage.

Blow Flies(Calliphoridae)

Blow flies develop larvae inside the bodies of dead animals. They also are attracted to garbage. They have been called “bottle flies” because their shiny blue and green color resemble colored glass bottles, Large numbers of these flies indoors usually indicates the presence of a dead animal such as a mouse or bird inside the structure.

Flesh Flies(Sarcophagidae)

Flesh flies usually seek carrion or scraps of meat on which to lay their eggs. Like house flies, adult flesh flies are dark-colored (gray or black). Common species have three dark stripes on the thorax.They are slightly larger than house flies and have a checkerboard pattern on the abdomen.

Fruit Flies(Drosophila)

Fruit flies are attracted to sweet or fermented liquids such as liquor, syrup, soda pop and vinegar, in addition to ripening/rotting fruit. Females lay eggs in and around these materials upon which their tiny larvae feed. The gnat-sized adults typically have tan-colored bodies and red eyes.

Drain Flies(Psychodidae)

Drain flies are about 1/8-inch long, adult drain flies are slightly larger than other small flies. Their broad, hairy wings have given rise to another name: moth fly. They also have been called sewer flies, because they infest raw sewage. Drain fly adults are often noticed resting on bathroom walls.

Control & Prevention Tips

1. Always keep your surrounding clean.
2. Wipe off food remains spilled on the ground, kitchen slabs, dining tables, etc.
3. Dispose any old garbage, clothes and other waste materials.
4. Wash all fruits and vegetables as they may carry eggs of pest.

Pests are detrimental to the health of population and hence their control is of utmost important. Effective pest control can only be obtained when the type of infestation is identified clearly and the remedial measures are designed accordingly. However, the remedies use for the pest control should not create any health hazards for the people.