As known carriers of disease, flies are a particularly unpleasant pest to live with, and can be exceptionally damaging to the reputations of businesses. Looking beyond their own impact, flies can also provide a clue to an underlying problem such as a dead animal being present in a loft or cavity, or a problem with drains.

At Combat Pest Solutions, our professional pest control technicians have all the experience needed to put in place effective fly control measures, and investigate any underlying issues, by assessing the state of drains, or identifying a rodent or bird problem that may have led to a carcass being present.

How to Recognise a Fly Problem

Flies are visible pests and are typically noticeable enough, especially if they converge in significant numbers. While there are thousands of species of fly present in the UK, a handful are especially troublesome and likely to create significant problems…

These species include the house fly – probably the most frequently seen fly of all, and one which is easily attracted to food in kitchens, or scraps left in unsealed bins. Another famous unwanted guest is the fruit fly – which is often attracted to fruits, especially overly ripe, fermenting fruits. These flies are also drawn by the smell of alcohol and can be an issue in public houses or other licensed premises.

The moth fly is a furry fly of small size, and is known more correctly as the sewage fly – a name that reflects its unpleasant habit of living in stagnant water – occasionally water enriched by sewage, which provides a ready source of nutrition.