Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, warns households and businesses to expect a seasonal rise in fly activity as temperatures increase. Warm, humid conditions create ideal breeding grounds for flies, often resulting in a spike in infestations during this time of year.
Flies are more than just a nuisance. They pose a health risk as they can spread bacteria like E. coli and Campylobacter, which can contaminate food, surfaces, and equipment. Early intervention is important to avoid infestations and related health hazards.
Rentokil’s EcoCatch Fly Trap is a sustainable, non-toxic solution designed for outdoor use and constructed from recycled plastic. The trap utilises the ‘contrast effect’ and uses sweet-scented liquid food lure to help capture common fly species, such as house flies, blow flies, and fruit flies, before they enter homes or commercial premises.
EcoCatch Fly Trap is ideal for various outdoor business spaces such as hospitality venues, hotels, pubs, gardens, terraces, and external waste areas. As it does not require electricity, the unit can be wall mounted, hung or placed on a flat surface.
Colm Moore, regional technical manager at Rentokil, said: “Flies thrive in warm weather, and we consistently see higher activity during the late spring and summer months. Identifying potential problem areas and acting early can significantly reduce the risk of an infestation. We recommend a proactive approach, particularly for commercial premises handling food. Our EcoCatch Fly Trap offers an effective and sustainable external solution to help keep fly numbers under control by allowing species identification, facilitating root cause analysis during the peak season.”
To prevent fly infestations, Rentokil recommends sealing entry points such as windows, vents, doors, and pipes, disposing of food waste, keeping compost bins covered, screening kitchen windows and doors, and cleaning drains and waste areas regularly.
Just two flies can produce up to 500 eggs, which can hatch in as little as seven days, so it is vital to tackle this pest problem quickly. Addressing these areas and implementing effective pest control measures can help mitigate the risks associated with fly infestations.
