{"id":14649,"date":"2024-08-20T18:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T18:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog?p=14649"},"modified":"2024-09-02T08:56:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T08:56:21","slug":"problem-house-flies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/problem-house-flies\/","title":{"rendered":"The problem with house flies"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may think that house flies<\/a> are nothing more than a nuisance but they can be very problematic. Below we share why infestations should be taken seriously and what you can do about them.<\/p>\n

Flies can escalate quickly<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Female house flies will enter your property when they find a source of organic material to lay their eggs (normally rubbish or decaying food such as fruit). They are capable of laying up to 500 eggs in just a few days and because they hatch within 24 hours, fly infestations can escalate quickly.<\/p>\n

Flies carry diseases<\/strong><\/h3>\n

House flies are more than just unpleasant to be around \u2013 they also carry many diseases. The World Health Organisation estimates that they harbour at least 65 different illnesses which can infect humans including conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, salmonella, tuberculosis, typhoid, cholera and dysentery.<\/p>\n

You can catch an infection by using contaminated cutlery or utensils, consuming infected food or drink or if flies come into direct contact with eyes, sores and scratches.<\/p>\n

As you can imagine, it\u2019s almost impossible to know if flies have come into contact with your food or eating utensils. The best way to avoid fly-related illnesses is to keep them out of your house altogether.<\/p>\n

Flies are bad for business<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re running a business, the last thing you want is a fly infestation<\/a>. If you\u2019re preparing, serving or selling food in any capacity, you risk making your customers very sick. Whether you make someone ill or not, the mere presence of flies isn\u2019t going to be good for business either. They could even damage your reputation beyond repair which is why it\u2019s so important to deal with an infestation as soon as you spot the signs.<\/p>\n

What are the signs of a fly infestation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While the odd fly is to be expected during the summer months, signs of a more serious issue include:<\/p>\n