Flies are a constant nuisance in Ipswich through the warmer months, particularly on larger blocks with animals, compost heaps and green waste. House flies and blowflies breed in manure, rotting food, wet rubbish and pet waste, and a single breeding spot can produce a large number of flies in a short time. They then gather on patios, walls, bins and around doorways, and find their way inside whenever a door is left open.
The crew we book looks for where the flies are breeding and where they rest. Treatment usually goes onto the walls, eaves, patio ceilings and fences where flies sit, along with bin areas and animal enclosures. Fly baits may be placed in spots away from pets and children. Because flies breed so quickly, the crew will also point out any breeding sources that need cleaning up.
- A look around the yard for breeding and resting spots
- Treatment of walls, eaves, patios and fence lines
- Attention to bin areas, compost and animal enclosures
- Fly baits placed out of reach of pets and children
- Tips on manure, compost and rubbish handling
Treatment works much better when breeding sources are cleaned up at the same time. Remove manure from stables and pens often, keep compost covered, wash out bins regularly and pick up pet waste. Keeping fly screens in good repair and closing doors quickly also helps. On acreage, fly numbers can rise after rain, so a treatment in late spring can help ahead of summer. Suburban homes near stables or market gardens see the same pattern.
To book fly control in Ipswich, call 07 3543 7770 and tell us about the property and where the flies gather.
