Flies and Fly Control - How to Reduce Fly Populations

Flies are a nuisance and spread disease where ever they land. The common non-biting house fly (Musca domestica) can transmit over 100 disease-causing organisms and are linked directly to typhoid, cholera, dysentery, diarrhea, pinworms, roundworms, whip worms, hookworms and tapeworms, among others. Disease-causing organisms are picked up by flies from garbage, sewage, rotting debris, dead animal carcasses, animal excrement, etc. and are directly transmitted to us by way of their mouthparts or through their vomit or feces to our food, food preparation surfaces, sanitary items and to almost anything else that we contact. The large number of farms, vineyards, dairies and citrus groves in Southwest Riverside County play a major part in the swarms we see throughout the year. Flies spend most of their time in the air, making flies one of the hardest pests to control.

Flies are vectors of disease.

Another potential challenge for eliminating flies is elimination of their larval developmental sites, which could extend beyond your yard and into a nearby farm or neighbor's residence. These developmental sites may be at some distance from the adult nuisances. 

Things You Can Do At Home to Reduce Fly Populations

• Keep all drains clean and clear. Grease pits should be cleaned at least monthly.
• Dispose of garbage in a timely manner, make sure your trash can lids are snug fitting.
• Keep trash cans far from windows or doors.
• Keep windows and doors screened, check windows and doors for gaps and holes where flies can squeeze through.
• Reduce rotting vegetation and fallen fruit if your yard has gardens or fruit trees.
• Pick up all animal waste on a regular basis
• Remove all dead animals.
• Keep exposed food covered.
• Do not over water houseplants.
• Do not let food buildup under tables or in other hard to reach areas.
• Mop or steam clean floor on a regular basis.

Fly Management Program

Flies are difficult to completely eliminate, however AmeriGuard’s Fly Management Program will help to reduce your current flies, as well as help control any future fly infestations. Most fly infestations originate outside.  To achieve optimum fly control, our licensed technician will apply a specially formulated fly bait product on the back wall of your property. This fly bait will draw flies to the treated area, eliminating them as they contact it. This treatment will not completely eliminate flies but is highly effective at dramatically reducing your fly problem. Future service treatments will be exterior-only, without requiring you to be home or having to worry about scheduling conflicts. AmeriGuard offers Monthly, Bi-Monthly and one time fly services with no contract required.

Fly Control

Are flies becoming a nuisance in your yard? Contact your local pest professionals at AmeriGuard Pest Defense by calling (951) 652-0505 for a free quote. You can also submit a request online by filling out this form and someone will contact you within 24 hours during normal business hours.