Small fly control requires a partnership between you and your pest provider. Since small flies are an indicator of a sanitation or structural problem within your facility, removal of the breeding source is the only permanent means of avoiding an infestation. Following simple sanitation and structural recommendations can make a big difference in avoiding a fruit fly infestation.
Sanitation issues are a major contributor to small fly problems. Make sure your staff is:
If flies persist after a thorough cleaning, Ecolab can help with treatment and ongoing protection.
Depending on the types of flies that are present, different actions may be required for treatment and elimination. Understanding some of the more common types of small flies and their preferred breeding sites can help with fly prevention in your facility.
Although the fruit fly (also known as a small fly) has historically been considered a nuisance pest, recent research proves that small flies contaminate food with bacteria carried from unsanitary surfaces (such as trash, drains, mops, etc.).
You’re enjoying a meal with friends at a restaurant and mid-sentence, you notice a fruit fly buzzing around in front of you. While you probably find this to be a nuisance, did you know it is also a sign of sanitation issues in the restaurant?