FIGHT THE FLY Did you know there are 200 known species of flies in North America? These flies are not only a nuisance but can also spread diseases. They tarnish your hard-earned reputation by damaging your customer loyalty and bottom line. Use the information below to understand the threats of flies, identify the pests and learn how to help prevent them. Prevention Measures Did You Know? Did You Know? © 2015 Orkin, LLC House Fly Musca domestica Blow Fly Family Calliphoridae Drain Fly Family Psychodidae Phorid Fly Family Phoridae Common Flies in Commercial Establishments Fruit Fly Drosophila spp. Fungus Gnat Lycoriella spp. * Association for Healthcare Environment member survey conducted in 2011. = 75% Exclusion Seal cracks, gaps and holes in doors, windows and walls with caulk or weather stripping. Work with an HVAC professional to establish positive air flow. Mechanical Control Install preventive equipment like wall-mounted insect light traps, air curtains and other mechanical devices to prevent the presence of flies. Employees Educate your staﬀ about what will attract flies. Train them to identify activity and attractants, as well as to help control them. Sanitation Use cleaning solutions that decompose organic materials from drains and high-use surfaces. Move dumpsters as far away from the building as possible. Read this white paper to learn more about flies, the threats they pose and how to help protect your establishment. Inspection Work with a pest management professional to identify conducive conditions and find the source of the infestation. A fly can carry potentially twice as many pathogens as a cockroach. The Threats of Flies Food Contaminators: Flies oﬅen find their food in decaying organic matter such as animal feces. They are poor fliers, and can leave fecal particles on clean food and preparation surfaces when they land. Fast Breeders: Some species of female flies lay up to 1,000 eggs in their lives, and fly larvae develop into adults in about 7-10 days. Disease Spreaders: Flies can transmit pathogens that cause E. coli, Salmonella and shingles. They are also known to carry diseases that can cause food poisoning or respiratory infections. In a recent survey, 75% of respondents listed flies as one of three most commonly encountered pests.* Where to find flies? ■ Food preparation areas ■ Storage areas ■ Loading and receiving docks ■ Incoming shipments ■ Exterior of building ■ Plants, foliage and any areas with decaying organic matter such as food.

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FIGHT THE FLYDid you know there are 200 known species of flies in North America? These flies are not only a nuisance but can also spread diseases. They tarnish your hard-earned reputation by damaging your customer loyalty and bottom line. Use the information below to understand the threats of flies, identify the pests and learn how to help prevent them.

Prevention Measures

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

© 2015 Orkin, LLC

House FlyMusca domestica

Blow FlyFamily Calliphoridae

Drain FlyFamily Psychodidae

Phorid FlyFamily Phoridae

Common Flies in Commercial Establishments

Inspection: Check for signs of fly activity around food

preparation areas, storage areas, loading areas and on the exte-

rior of buildings.

Fruit FlyDrosophila spp.

Fungus GnatLycoriella spp.

*Association for Healthcare Environment member survey conducted in 2011.

=

75%

Exclusion Seal cracks, gapsand holes in doors,windows and walls

with caulk or weatherstripping. Work with an

HVAC professional to establish positive

air flow.

Mechanical Control Install preventive

equipment like wall-mounted insect

light traps, air curtains and other mechanical

devices to prevent the presence of flies.

EmployeesEducate your sta�

about what will attract flies. Train

them to identify activity and attractants, as well as to help control them.

SanitationUse cleaning solutions

that decompose organic materials from

drains and high-use surfaces. Move dumpsters

as far away from the building as possible.

Read this white paper to learn more about flies, the threats they pose and how to help protect your establishment.

Inspection Work with a pest

management professional to identify conducive conditions and find the source of

the infestation.

A fly can carry potentially twice as many pathogens as a cockroach.

The Threats of Flies

Food Contaminators: Flies o�en find their food in

decaying organic matter such as animal feces. They are poor

fliers, and can leave fecal particles on clean food and preparation surfaces when

they land.

Fast Breeders:Some species of female flies lay up to 1,000 eggs

in their lives, and fly larvae develop into adults

in about 7-10 days.

Disease Spreaders: Flies can transmit pathogens that cause E. coli, Salmonella and shingles. They are also

known to carry diseases that can cause food poisoning or

respiratory infections.

In a recent survey, 75% of respondents listed flies as one of three most commonly encountered pests.*

Where to find flies? ■

Food preparation areas■

Storage areas■

Loading and receiving docks■

Incoming shipments■

Exterior of building■

Plants, foliage and anyareas with decaying

organic matter such as food.
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