Without effective
fly control, the risk of disease is significantly higher. There are a number of ways to deal with the problem, including insecticides, although improved hygiene should always be the first step.
Houseflies are perhaps the most common domestic pest, and are an unwelcome guest in virtually every home in the world. They carry a range of diseases, which is perhaps not surprising considering they live on faeces and decaying food matter. Thankfully, there are ways of dealing with their presence, so you don't have to contend with them all the time.
There are several products on the market these days, each dealing with the problem in its own way. One of the more traditional products is fly-paper. It consists of a strip of paper, liberally coated with a sticky substance, designed to attract flies and other airborne insects. Once attached, they find it very difficult to release themselves. Its highly effective, although it doesn't look particularly attractive to the eye, especially in a kitchen.
One of the most popular products is fly spray, an aerosol spray that is applied into the air in a room or even directly aimed at the individual insect. It affects the creature's respiratory system, and eventually results in death. It contains dichlorvos, a powerful insecticide which also kills wasps. However, it shouldn't be used near pets and young children, so care is needed when using it.
Another effective method of
fly control is a bug zapper. It's an electric device with a light that attracts insects, exterminating them instantly, as soon as they touch it. It's more humane than insecticide, because it doesn't result in a slow death for the fly. Its usually covered with a plastic or metal mesh, ensuring it doesn't harm passing birds or even a stray human hand.
It should be pointed out that prevention is better than cure, so great care should be taken to stop flies entering the home at all times. Improving hygiene should be the first step, so make sure there are no food deposits left out. Clean all worktops and other surfaces regularly with anti-bacterial fluids, and ensure household rubbish is stored in lidded containers.
Fly screens can be effective in keeping the insect population outside, especially during the warmer months when there are increased numbers to deal with. They fit snugly over windows and doors, allowing air into the property but not any unwanted guests. They can easily be removed at the end of the summer, when they're no longer needed.
Female flies lay hundreds of eggs, so their numbers increase with alarming regularity. A single mating pair can lead to a population of several million within a few weeks. As well as being a nuisance in the home, they're also exceedingly unhygienic.
Diseases such as conjunctivitis, dysentery, leprosy and typhoid are all spread easily by the fly. Control of their movement, and restricting where they breed, will dramatically reduce the risk to health.
Effective fly control can be achieved with a variety of products, including sprays and electronic zappers.
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