Flies are among the most prolific disease-spreading insects in existence. A single housefly can carry over 100 pathogens on its body and contaminate food within seconds of landing. In commercial food environments, even a small fly problem can result in regulatory closure, customer complaints, and lasting reputational damage.
⚠️ How Flys Affect Human Health
Food Contamination & Poisoning
Flies feed on garbage and faeces before landing on your food — transferring bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli, Cholera, and Typhoid. A single landing contaminates surfaces and food.
Diarrhoea & Gastroenteritis
Fly-contaminated food is a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis, diarrhoea, and food poisoning — particularly dangerous for children and elderly people.
Eye Infections
Certain fly species are attracted to eyes and mucous membranes, directly transmitting bacterial conjunctivitis and trachoma infections.
Myiasis
In rare but serious cases, certain flies lay eggs in wounds or body openings — causing myiasis (maggot infestation) requiring urgent medical treatment.
🏚️ Damage to Your Property
FSSAI Compliance Failure
For restaurants, food processors, and canteens, a fly infestation directly violates FSSAI hygiene standards — risking licence cancellation and legal penalties.
Stock Contamination
Flies lay eggs on food products — maggots destroy entire stocks of perishable goods, causing significant financial losses.
Reputation Destruction
Customers who see flies in restaurants or hotels share experiences on social media and review platforms — damage that can take years to recover from.
Maggot Infestations
Flies breeding in organic waste, drains, and storage areas produce maggot infestations that contaminate surfaces and create severe hygiene hazards.
🔬 How We Treat Fly Control
Electric Fly Killer (EFK) Installation
UV light traps are installed in food preparation and storage areas — attracting and killing flies 24/7 without chemicals. Essential for commercial kitchens.
Residual Spray Treatment
Insecticide is applied to resting sites — ceilings, walls, refuse areas, and fly entry points — providing long-lasting knockdown and residual control.
Drain Treatment
Biological drain gels and insecticide are applied to drainage systems where flies commonly breed — eliminating larvae at the source.
Fly Screen Installation
Specialist fly screening on windows, doors, and ventilation points provides physical exclusion — recommended for all food businesses.
🛡️ Prevention Tips
- ✅ Secure all bin lids and remove waste daily
- ✅ Keep drains clean and treated
- ✅ Install fly screens on all openings
- ✅ Clean food preparation surfaces after every use
- ✅ Refrigerate all food when not in use
Ready to eliminate fly control from your property?
Book a free inspection today — our certified technicians will assess your property and provide a customised treatment plan.