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Fly Control: House Flies & Fruit Flies

Annoying, unsanitary, and multiplying by the hour. We find the source and shut it down.

House Flies & Fruit Flies

Flies aren't just annoying. They spread bacteria, contaminate food, and reproduce on a timeline measured in days. Whether it's fruit flies hovering over the sink or house flies buzzing the kitchen, the fix is the same: find the breeding source and eliminate it.

Why Flies Are a Problem

The risks go beyond the nuisance. Here's why flies need to be dealt with fast.

  • Spread E. coli, salmonella, and food-borne illness
  • Contaminate food and prep surfaces (they land, regurgitate, then eat)
  • Fruit flies breed in drains, garbage, and rotting produce
  • House flies breed in trash, pet waste, and organic debris
  • Populations double in days if source isn't eliminated

Signs You Have Flies

Know what to look for. Early detection means faster, cheaper treatment.

  • Flies hovering around kitchens, trash, or drains
  • Fruit flies swarming over produce, wine, or sinks
  • Maggots in trash cans or drains
  • Dark specks (fly droppings) on walls or light fixtures
  • Persistent fly activity despite cleaning

How Bugstinct Treats Flies

A professional, thorough approach, not a surface-level spray.

  1. 1 Source identification (drains, trash areas, pet waste, standing water)
  2. 2 Drain treatment with bio-foam to eliminate fruit fly breeding sites
  3. 3 Interior fly traps and targeted sprays
  4. 4 Exterior treatment of trash zones and entry points
  5. 5 Recommendations for sanitation and exclusion
  6. 6 Follow-up to confirm the source is eliminated

Why DIY Fails

Swatting flies or hanging a trap doesn't solve the problem, because the breeding source keeps producing new ones. Bleach doesn't kill fruit fly larvae in drains. Professional bio-enzymatic drain treatment and proper source elimination are the only reliable fixes.

Flies FAQs

The most common questions we hear from homeowners.

Where do fruit flies come from so fast?
They breed in drain slime, garbage disposals, and any rotting produce. One missed banana can start an infestation.
How long until fruit flies are gone?
Usually 1–2 weeks once the source is eliminated.
Can flies really make me sick?
Yes. They physically transfer bacteria from waste to food surfaces.

Flies Multiply Fast

Every day you wait means more of them. Schedule your fly treatment with Bugstinct and get your kitchen, drains, and peace of mind back.

Call (954) 671-0634