subject: Keeping Flies Out Of Your Home This Summer [print this page] Keeping Flies Out Of Your Home This Summer
Once again we are at that time of year where flies are amongst us, buzzing around, spreading disease and being general nuisances both indoors and out. In the UK flies are just a fact of life, we have nearly 7000 species in fact, and without going to extremes there is no 100% effective way to stop flies from entering your home.
I want to use this article as a way of suggesting fly prevention and fly control methods for both inside and outside your home.
Let's begin with the basics and establish what a fly is and why they are in fact harmful. Flies are a two winged insect, with a life cycle of around 30 days, they feed on organic matter, rotting or not, and carry over 2 million different bacteria and diseases including salmonella, dysentery, tuberculosis, cholera and parasitic worms. Flies breed at an astonishing rate, meaning one or two flies can very quickly turn into an infestation, not to mention a health and hygiene nightmare.
There are a variety of ways to prevent flies from entering your home; however these methods can not always be completely effective. Fly screens are a great way to minimize the volume of flies able to get access inside. Fly screens effectively cover windows and doorways, while still allowing airflow into your home. Fly killers are also an effective option for eliminating any flies that may have entered your home. Ensuring your drains are running clear will also play a huge role in fly prevention. If you have organic matter decaying inside a drain, flies become attracted to the odor and hang around the area; a good home remedy to try is pouring bleach down your sink if you think you may have this issue. There are certain housekeeping issues that should be addressed to avoid attracting flies, basics such as always covering food, cleaning up spills and messes immediately and covering rubbish can significantly minimize the risk in your home. There are a variety of other tricks you can try in an attempt to stop flies hanging around your home but it is virtually impossible to bar them all together.
A couple of flies hanging around will not pose any immediate risk to your family but given that a pair of flies can lay thousands of eggs in as little as a month there is the potential that even a couple of flies in your home can lead to an outbreak. If you have a couple of flies hanging around your home it is recommended that you use a DIY product available from a pest control company or supermarket in an attempt to kill off any living flies and prevent their larvae from hatching. As soon as it becomes more then this it is essential to act fast. I would recommend contacting a professional pest contractor, who will have the appropriate tools and products to effectively and quickly combat the problem in your particular environment.
Flies are no joke, despite the fact their buzzing and presence is extremely irritating, they are disease ridden pests who are putting your family at risk. Throughout summer fly numbers will only increase, and as they reproduce they will become more difficult to treat, don't let flies be the burden of your summer, act now!
