Pest Control - Flies - Prevention

	Learn about flies and recommended pest control methods

House Fly

	Identification - 4 to 8mm dull grey - with 4 stripes on thorax Preferred host - animal waste - garbage - and other decaying matter Adult occurrence - most abundant late summer Life cycle - 7 to 14 Days Pest Control Insecticides - residual and contact sprays - baits - larvicides Non-chemical measures - sanitation - exclusion - habitat destruction

Flesh Fly

	Identification - 2 to 3 times larger than house fly grey and black checkerboard pattern on the abdomen Preferred host - garbage - manure - and animal carcasses Adult occurrence - common in warm months Life cycle - 2 to 4 weeks Pest control insecticides - residual and contact sprays and larvicides Non-chemical measures  - sanitation and habitat destruction

Blow Fly

	Identification - about twice as large as a house fly - metallic blue or green in colour Preferred host - animal carcasses garbage and manure Adult occurrence - spring and summer Life cycle - 2 to 4 weeks Pest control insecticides - residual and contact sprays and larvicides Non-chemical measures - sanitation and habitat destruction

Fruit Fly

	Identification - 2.5 to 4mm long - yellowish brown - hover around ripe or decaying fruits Preferred host - decaying fruits and vegetables garbage Adult occurrence - most abundant in - late summer and early fall Life cycle - 1 to 2 weeks Pest control insecticides - residual and contact sprays Non-chemical measures - sanitation and habitat destruction

Phorid Fly

	Identification - look like fruit fly but with a hump back Preferred host - decaying vegetation & animal matter Adult occurrence - most abundant in warmer months Life cycle - 1 to 2 weeks Pest control insecticides - residual and contact sprays Non-chemical measures  - sanitation and habitat destruction & moisture control

Moth Fly

	Identification - 2 to 4mm long body and wings densely covered with long hairs Preferred host - decaying organic matter - especially organic matter especially around drains and sewers Adult occurrence - more common in warmer months Life cycle - 2 to 3 months Pest control insecticides - residual and contact sprays Non-chemical measures - sanitation and habitat destruction & moisture control

Biting Midges

	Damaging stage - adult midge Preferred host - warm blooded vertebrates Public health Importance - irritating bites Pest control insecticides - residual and contact sprays - repellents Non-chemical measures - habitat destruction

Black Fly

	Damaging stage - adult fly Preferred host - domestic animals Public health Importance - irritating bites Pest control insecticides - residual and contact sprays - repellents Non-chemical measures - habitat destruction

Stable Fly

	Damaging stage - adult fly Preferred host - domestic animals Public health Importance - irritating bites Pest control insecticides - residual and contact sprays - repellents Non-chemical measures - habitat destruction

The cost for Professional Pest Control for flies

	The cost may vary for FUMAPEST pest control of flies - using professional strength low hazard Fly insecticides - depends on fly species - size of property - extent of infestation - ease of access - other nesting sites. Expect to pay about $150 to $200 for medium size residential premises. Commercial and manufacturing premises are quoted upon inspection. Highly problematic infestations over wide area may be more expensive. Service warranty period may vary due to fly pest species - the severity of the infestation - environmental factors that may promote reinfestation.

Consumer Protection Advice - Pesticide Safety Issues

	Pesticide safety be wary of very cheap prices for fly control - check which pesticides are to be used - do they propose to use the far cheaper, less effective, solvent based pesticides which can be acutely harmful in premises where occupants may suffer from asthmatic or other bronchial ailments. Be careful when selecting a pest controller it's far too easy to get a NSW Govt WorkCover issued Pest Control Licence and start up a pest control business - using mostly unsupervised trainees who have little knowledge of cockroach pest species or cockroach control pesticides .... click here for more details For personal advice phone FUMAPEST 1300 241 500 - free quotes - answers to your questions.

About FUMAPEST Pest Control ... our credentials

	Same family business - since 1964: FUMAPEST was established by Tony DuBois in 1964 and is now owned and operated by his two sons, Michael Dubois & Glenn DuBois. After more than 45 years of dedicated pest control service, Fumapest has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience unmatched by our competitors. Business Enterprise Award: FUMAPEST is the proud winner of the prestigious Business Enterprise Award from the NSW Government Office of Small Business and Qantas, for our safety approach and comprehensive on-going staff training program. Accredited APCA member: Fumapest is an Accredited Member and a major sponsor of the Australian Pest Control Association Inc APCA since it's incorporation in 1987. Industry stewardship: A Fumapest Director served as a member of the NSW Govt Pest Control Licensing Board from 1988 to 1996 and the Standards Australia Termite Control Committees AS3660 and AS4349. 100% AUSTRALIAN FAMILY BUSINESS

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