House fly
Fly numbers can be reduced but please keep in mind that sometimes you cannot fully eradicate flies because of environmental reasons. To effectively treat flies, you really have to treat the source of the problem and sometimes the source of the problem can be in place is beyond your control, such as:
- The issue could be coming from the fact that your neighbour does not pick up the dog faeces.
- It also could be a garbage that you have not got access to the clean-up.
- It could also be a dead animal where accessibility is beyond your reach.
Flies breed in bacteria filled areas such as faeces, human food waste and garbage and often very close to humans and animals. Scientists predict that one single house fly can carry no less than 60 different diseases and can transport over a million bacteria on its small body.
Steps to reduce flies.
- Clean up all pet and animal faeces.
- Properly dispose of food waste
- leftover food on plates, scrape into a plastic bag and dispose of immediately.
- Compost heaps – add sawdust to your compost bin which will help absorb moisture.
- Only use bins that have a tight closing lid.
- bag all rubbish and tie off before placing in bin.
- Rinse empty bottles/cans before placing in recycle bin.
- Fruit Trees – Pick up any fallen fruit.
- Don’t over water houseplants.
How to get rid of flies
- Keep doors and windows closed, unless you have fly screens.
- Always keep food covered.
- Immediately clean up food or fluid spillages.
- Clean under kitchen appliances.
- If you have any pets, make sure you clean up faeces or droppings as quickly as possible.
Maggots
Maggots are the larvae of a fly. They can be easily recognised by their cream body; they have a slender head and a thick blunt rear end. There are 2 small openings towards the rear which look like kidney beans and are used to breathing and eating dead tissue!
Flies breed in large numbers during the warmer months and once they find a good source of food then will begin to breed and maggots will hatch. The fly lays its eggs, often in food, so that in 24hrs when the eggs hatch there a food source for is their hatchlings. The maggot hatchlings are approximately 2mm in length and continue to grow until they are about 15mm in length.
If you see maggots then be sure there is either rotting food, waste matter or a dead animal nearby.
Follow the direction the maggots are coming from to find the food source.
It is important to note that maggots can travel long distances, so you may not find the food source, if you do, then remember to always wear gloves when removing it to protect yourself against infection or disease.
Steps to reduce maggots.
- Install fly screens.
- Use a bin in the kitchen that has a tight-fitting lid.
- Clear away any uneaten food immediately.
- Don’t leave pet food uncovered.
- Place any soiled nappies in a double sealed bag.
- Keep any outdoor bins in a shaded area.
- Wash your wheeled bin weekly.
- Pour bleach down your sinks & bath once every two weeks.
How to get rid of Maggots
Below are some tips of killing maggots without chemicals:
- Place a napkin over the maggots and step on them.
- Sweep maggots into a bucket and pour boiling water over them.
- If you notice maggots in your carpet, use a steam cleaner, the steam brings the maggots to the surface.
- Fill a plastic container with beer and place it where you see the maggots.
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