Filth Fly Control Services

A filth fly rests on a plant in an Alabama yard.Filth flies are just that, filthy! Not only are filth flies annoying pests, but many are vectors of pathogens that cause diseases that affect humans and domestic animals. Flies are known to carry disease-causing organisms of typhoid, paratyphoid, cholera, bacillary dysentery, infantile, diarrhea, pinworm, roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, and tapeworm. House flies, blow flies, fruit flies, drain flies, and fungus gnats are all part of the “filth fly” category.

The disgusting habits of these pests make them efficient vectors of disease. Flies pick up disease-causing organisms from unsanitary places like garbage and sewage and then transfer them to human and animal food sources through their mouthparts, vomit, or feces.

How do I get rid of filth flies?

Along with calling Mosquito Joe for a filth fly treatment for your home or business. There are numerous preventative measures that will decrease filth fly infestations:

  • Proper sanitation and removal of breeding sites are the number one defense against filth fly infestations. Consistently remove all animal manure, garbage, straw, and all other decaying plant and animal matter.
  • Don’t forget to thoroughly clean and disinfect garbage cans! Garbage cans, recycling receptacles, and dumpsters should have tight-fitting lids and be cleaned monthly.
  • Tightly secure window and door screens. Consistently check for gaps and tears so flies aren’t able to enter your home!

Don’t be annoyed, call Mosquito Joe!

After thoroughly evaluating your property, our Mosquito Joe technician will strategically treat all potential filth fly harborage locations, focusing on eliminating and preventing any source in which fly larvae can develop or that will attract adult flies. Other than being extremely annoying, flies can cause a significant threat to food safety and the operational success of any business. Our commercial filth fly treatments are a great option for any restaurant, especially those with outdoor dining areas.

To fly-proof your summer functions, call Mosquito Joe of Gulf Coast Alabama, at 251-272-4950!