Complete guide for flies control in Singapore

Fly infestation in Singapore could be one of the many food businesses nightmare, and tends to get featured on social media and news if that occurs in their restaurants and cafes. Rentokil Pest Control shares the complete guide for fly pest control in Singapore.

Complete guide agenda covers the following:

What are the common flies’ species
Interesting house fly control and facts
What attract flies to a premise
Learn the fly infestation signs
What do I do if I experience flies problem
Can you get diseases from houseflies
Debugged some common flies pest myths
How do you control a fly infestation
Utilsiing LED Technology as flies control
How much is pest control for flies
Why is pest control services for flies important
Adopt useful houseflies prevention tips

Identify the different flies’ species

House Fly

Commonly known and heard flies among household
They feed on almost anything, including food ingredients, pet food, waste, faeces and decaying matter
Breed largely in moist conditions
Often found near waste bins, garbage area, wall, ceilings

Fruit Fly

As the pest name suggest, they are found near fermenting matters of fruits and vegetables
They breed at unhygienic areas. For instance, drains, garbage or waste bins and soiled sinks and dishes.
Different from house fly because fruit fly is yellowish brown in colour with red eyes
These pests lay their eggs on fermented or composed items, which might explains a fly population developed overtime if uncleaned.

Bluebottle Fly

These flies love unsanitised conditions and lurk around spaces such as bins, garbage and trash cans.
Attracted to faeces and dead pests or animals, which is why it is important to clear them up
Their body is blue in colour with red eyes, that resonates with their species name
They have preference for odour or foul smell, which represents rotten or decomposed matters

Here are some interesting fly facts

We gathered some interesting facts about this flies, and perhaps you could be wondering on them too.

Interesting Fly Facts

What attracts flies to an environment?

Abundance of food supplies are what attracts flies to a home or restaurant. Due to their favour of odour and bad stenches, they are attracted to the following

Food waste, garbage and trash cans items that are fermented or decomposed, including rotten vegetables, fruits and meat
Presence of drains and sewers where flies can hide and harbourage
Sweet and ripe fruits and vegetables
Faeces, dead pests or insects and carcasses that are not removed
Flies seek shelter, and will hide and nest by entering into a home or restaurant through door openings, cracks, crevices or ventilation gaps
Pheromones, which is a scent trail they used to communicate and navigate

Perhaps, one of the common question to ask is, are flies attracted to light? Yes, flies favour lights, commonly blue and black, for navigation purposes. Their eyes compound are made up of multiple lens, there they are sensitive to lights.

What attracts flies

What are the signs of fly infestation?

Presence of visible flying insects around the premises
There could be a potential breeding source if you spot maggots around
Clusters of fly hovering at certain spot, for instance garbage bins or piles
Check for larvae breeding at hot spots, i.e. drainage, grease or gulley traps, floor, tiles

What to do if we think our place has fly infestation?

First step, more importantly, is to call for a professional pest control company, to apply quick fixes for you. This includes

Installing the right type and number of fly traps at the premise to control and trap adult flies population
Check for breeding source that develops to adult flies, which explains why population is never controlled
Consult the pest control specialist to determine the current situation of the premise. For instance, is the sanitation and housekeeping adequate, are entries closed all times, is the infestation level serious
Discuss if there is a need to tweak your current fly control programme

Learning more about house flies and diseases

Why are house flies dangerous? Because of their interaction in really dirty, unhygienic and poorly sanitised surfaces and locations and the food source they are feeding on. Here is a summary of the common diseases caused by flies. They transmit diseases through their regurgitation process by transferring from digestive systems after they defecate.

Gastroenteritis
Samonellosis
Dysentry
Cholera
Typhoid Fever
Tuberculosis

It is important to maintain good personal hygiene and ensure you do not contract these diseases and infections through

Coming into direct contact with sensitive areas of your body, such as eyes, hand, mouth, nose and any open wound or sores
Consuming these contaminated and infected food and drinks
Using unsanitied and contaminated cooking tools for food preparation

Debugged Flies Pest Myth

Perhaps one common house fly control home remedies is by hanging reflective round discs around the premise. In some cases, bags of water that has a reflection effect. Do they work? Because of their attraction to light and their confusion caused by these reflective rays, flies might be temporary confused and disoriented for a while. After that, they will embark on another path for navigation and food source.

Read here to find out more about using reflective discs to keep flies away.

What about smell? What smell will keep flies way? Myths and beliefs by using spices and condiments such as garlic, basil, bay leaf, or cinnamon can help deter flies. In addition, vinegar and cider are also common choices. Largely applicable to other pests, the use of essential oil are common too, including peppermint, lavender and lemongrass.

Pest Myth Using Reflective Disc against Flies

How do you control a fly infestation problem?

.Presence of flies are not only damaging to a person’s health and safety risk, but also affecting the business operations and reputation. Here are some steps and measures to take on how to get rid of flies.

Maintain optimal sanitation and housekeeping

Make sure you do not leave any possible food supplies to feed on.
Clear the trash and have well covered waste bins
Store food ingredients properly in containers or storage
Wipe spills, grease and any dirt or grime
Keep place dry at all times

Apply adequate proofing in your home or restaurant

Fix door proofing to ensure no possible of pest entries at the bottom
Seal any visible cracks, gaps or crevices around
Install screens and mash for additional protection
Always remember to keep door closed, especially at kitchens at all times.

Detect and inspect for signs and risks

Infestations always start small and appear harmless. However they will escalate and break into a serious infestation if left untreated
Spot for signs of infestations, such as larvae breeding, adult flies and maggots lying around

Engage professional Pest Control Company

Scheduled frequency service visits and misting is carried out for flies elimination
Flying insect control traps units are placed at strategic location to lure and trap these flies
For additional protection, small flies foaming, such as the Foam Blitz Solution. It removes flies breeding sites, especially at hard to reach spaces or potential hot spots. Application locations include kitchens, canteens, café, production area and restaurants.

Read here to find out why foaming solution is effective and efficient in controlling flies breeding.

Inspection and Monitoring

Food businesses are subjected to financial penalty risks and business closure for non-compliance to zero-pest policy. Therefore, regular inspection and monitoring of the premise is critical. Above all, pest trend analysis is helpful to monitor current situation.
Credible and trusted flies control specialist will provide a pest trend report, service recommendations and identify any additional signs of infestations.

Read here to find out how do restaurants control flies

Introducing Lumnia LED Technology

Running of a business requires heavy overhead and operating cost. In addition, there is also the fear of non-regulatory compliance should presence of flies found. Therefore, Rentokil Initial designs a new fly control unit, Lumnia that utilises LED technology to control flies effectively. In addition, energy savings and cost business can enjoy, especially for multiple outlets or food chains, where accumulate units may cost a hefty sum.

We all know, in today’s modernisation and intense competition, aesthetics and interior design is as important. Therefore, the Lumnia LED fly traps also comes in vibrant and modern colours to complement your décor. Find out the various cool colours to spruce up the space.

Lumnia LED Technology

How much is a fly control service in Singapore?

The cost of engaging fly control treatment for your business or home determines on a few factors•

The frequency of treatment
Service coverage
Number of fly control trap units installed
The quality and type of fly traps utilised
Additional treatments for instance to control the larvae breeding
Value added services such as pest identification, pest trend analysis and monitoring
Pest Awareness Training or Awareness Programme to end users

Why is controlling flies crucial for business?

Flies control is critical due to food contamination risks and diseases it spread to humans. In addition, the other crucial factor in ensuring zero-pest policy is because of the business and financial implications in terms of non-compliance. In conclusion,

Social media crisis and brand reputation risks
Financial penalty and demerits
Potential closure of the business
Lower customer trust and patronage
Recovery costs and expenses incurred

Adopt useful flies preventive tips

Flies Preventive Tips

Call Rentokil Singapore at 6347 8138 for flies control elimination programme help today.