About Flies
Flies are a pest in every sense of the word. They pose a health risk to humans, pets and livestock and can infest your home or business and spread diseases like salmonella and E.coli.
Flies are pesky little insects known to spread diseases such as salmonella, E. coli, and listeria through direct contact and through waste, which may contaminate food, water, or surfaces. Some species can bite humans and animals causing skin irritations and transmitting disease via mouthparts or saliva.
There are more than 20,000 known species of flies. The most common is housefly carrying Salmonella and E. coli, transmitting anthrax, cholera, dysentery, typhoid fever, and tuberculosis by contaminating food or contact with animal manure.
Health Hazard, Removal & Prevention:
- Health HazardPest poses health risk, infest home/business spreading Salmonella and E. coli, some species bite humans and animals.
- Remove standing waterPet bowls, potted plants, birdbaths, fountains - flies lay eggs on standing water hatching within hours.
- Fly trapsJar with sweet liquid like fruit juice or sugar water with sticky paper on top to trap fly inside.
- Exclusion preventionKeep food scraps, garbage and compost bins far from home, install screens or door sweeps, remove stagnant water.
- Heavy infestationsContact pest control specialist for complete treatment plan for home or business - fast effective treatments.
At Extrakil Uganda, our team of highly trained and experienced technicians will work quickly and efficiently to get rid of any pests causing problems on your property. Contact us today to learn more.
