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Professional Fly Control & Extermination

Eliminate house flies, fruit flies, and drain flies with source-focused control methods. Specialists from companies in our network provide sanitation-based solutions, fly traps, and drain treatments for lasting results.

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1-2 hrs
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Sanitation
Based Solutions
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Professional fly control and extermination
Inspection Time:30–60 Minutes
Treatment Time:1–2 Hours
Results:48–72 Hours

Flies Spread Disease

House flies are major disease vectors, contaminating food and surfaces with bacteria from garbage, feces, and carrion. They can transmit food poisoning, typhoid, cholera, dysentery, and eye infections. Professional control is essential for homes and critical for food service establishments.

Common Fly Species

Different fly species have different breeding habits and require specific control approaches for effective elimination.

House Fly

Gray flies, breed in garbage and organic matter

Disease transmission

Fruit Fly

Tiny flies near overripe produce

Food contamination

Drain Fly

Small hairy flies from drains and sewers

Breeding in drains

Blow Fly

Metallic blue/green, attracted to meat and carrion

Meat contamination

How Professional Fly Control Works

Our sanitation-focused 5-step process eliminates breeding sources and provides long-term fly control.

Step 1: Inspection & Source Identification
Step 1

Inspection & Source Identification

Specialists in our network identify fly species (house flies, fruit flies, drain flies, blow flies), locate breeding sources (trash, drains, dead animals, spills), assess sanitation conditions, and identify entry points. Finding and eliminating breeding sources is the key to effective fly control—simply spraying adults won't work long-term.

  • Fly species identification
  • Breeding source detection
  • Sanitation assessment
Step 2: Sanitation-Focused Strategy
Step 2

Sanitation-Focused Strategy

Technicians in our network develop a comprehensive plan addressing breeding source elimination, drain treatments for drain flies, UV light trap installation for ongoing monitoring, sanitation improvements, and exclusion measures. Different fly species require different approaches—fruit flies need drain treatment while house flies need sanitation focus.

  • Source elimination priority
  • Species-specific approach
  • Sanitation recommendations
Step 3: Source Elimination & Treatment
Step 3

Source Elimination & Treatment

Technicians eliminate breeding sources, apply enzymatic drain treatments to break down organic matter where drain flies breed, install UV light traps to capture adult flies, treat entry points and exterior areas, and provide guidance on sanitation improvements. Source removal is the most critical step for lasting control.

  • Breeding source removal
  • Professional drain treatments
  • UV trap installation
Step 4: Monitoring & Adjustments
Step 4

Monitoring & Adjustments

Technicians in our network return for follow-up visits to monitor fly activity, check UV light trap effectiveness, verify breeding sources have been eliminated, and search for any missed breeding sites. If flies persist, additional inspections locate hidden sources. Most fly problems resolve within 1-2 weeks once sources are eliminated.

  • Follow-up inspections
  • Trap monitoring
  • Additional source detection
Step 5: Exclusion & Long-Term Prevention
Step 5

Exclusion & Long-Term Prevention

After elimination, implement exclusion measures like door sweeps, window screens, and air curtains. Establish sanitation protocols for trash management, regular drain cleaning, and food storage. UV light traps provide continuous monitoring. For commercial properties, integrated pest management programs ensure flies don't return.

  • Entry point sealing
  • Sanitation protocols established
  • Ongoing monitoring systems

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Why Choose Companies in Our Fly Control Network

Source Elimination Experts

Competitive pricing
Sanitation experts
Source elimination
Fly trap installation
Fast response
Chemical-free options
Commercial & residential
Licensed & insured
Detailed inspections
Satisfaction guaranteed

Fly Control FAQs

How does PestPal work for fly control?+
Tell us about your fly problem—type of flies, where they're most active, suspected breeding sources—and your location. PestPal matches you with up to 3 sanitation-focused fly control companies in our network. Get free quotes for source elimination, UV light trap installation, drain treatments, and exclusion services. Compare their approaches to finding and eliminating breeding sites. Choose the company with the best solution for lasting fly control.
Why do I suddenly have so many flies?+
Sudden fly infestations usually indicate a breeding source nearby—forgotten trash, spilled food, dead animals, or plumbing issues. House flies can complete their life cycle in 7-10 days, so populations explode quickly. Fruit flies breed in drains, recycling bins, and overripe produce. Finding and eliminating the source is essential.
What diseases do flies transmit?+
House flies are significant disease vectors. They land on feces, garbage, and carrion, then contaminate food and surfaces. Flies can transmit bacteria causing diarrhea, food poisoning, typhoid, cholera, and eye infections. Their habit of regurgitating on food makes them particularly concerning for kitchens and food service establishments.
How do professionals control fly infestations?+
Effective fly control is sanitation-based. Professionals locate breeding sources, recommend sanitation improvements, install fly traps or UV light traps to capture adults, treat drains where drain flies breed, and seal entry points. Simply spraying insecticide doesn't work—the breeding source must be eliminated.
How do I get rid of fruit flies?+
Fruit fly control requires removing all breeding sources: clean drains thoroughly, discard overripe produce, clean recycling bins, check for forgotten potatoes or onions, and eliminate any fermenting materials. Fly traps help catch adults. Without eliminating breeding sites, they'll continue reproducing. Professional drain treatments provide lasting control.
What causes drain flies?+
Drain flies breed in the organic slime that accumulates in drains, particularly floor drains, basement drains, and seldom-used sinks. This slimy biofilm provides food and breeding habitat. Simply pouring bleach down drains doesn't work—the biofilm must be mechanically scrubbed away. Professional treatments use enzymatic drain cleaners and foam products.
Do UV fly traps work?+
Yes, UV light traps (ILTs - Insect Light Traps) are highly effective for commercial and residential use. They attract flies with UV light and capture them on glue boards or electrocute them. They work continuously, don't use pesticides, and are ideal for kitchens and food areas. However, they must be combined with sanitation and source elimination for complete control.

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Get matched with fly control companies from our network who focus on source elimination and lasting solutions. Compare quotes and choose the best service for your home or business.