They are known for spreading easily communicable diseases. These seemingly harmless insects are the carriers of at least 200 known pathogens and parasites to humans. They hover around any imaginable filthy places, carry germs from their and transfer these deadly germs to the food we eat. Some diseases known to be spread by flies include cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and other food-borne maladies.

FLIES CONTROL

• It is important to remove garbage, faeces and other animal matters regularly.
• Always dispose such materials tied in a plastic bag.
• If manures are to be used as fertilizers they must be stored in tied bags and kept dry. Manure left exposed in open is the favourite ground for flies breeding. Therefore always cover manure with a layer of earth or soil.
• Fix fly scree to your windows to prevent the entry of flies to your home.
• Use aerosol insecticide to kill adult flies. Although aerosol must be strictly kept out of kitchens, restaurants and F&B outlets. Instead you can use fly bait consisting of syrup or food mixed with insecticides is more suitable.