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If you're wondering how to get rid of flies in the house, you're certainly not alone. As soon as the warmer weather arrives in Australia, house flies, blowflies and those annoying little fruit flies start making themselves at home in our kitchens, living rooms and outdoor entertaining areas. After years working as a pest control manager, I can tell you that flies are one of the most frustrating household pests, particularly during spring and summer. Most homeowners reach straight for the fly spray, but here's something I've learnt from experience: killing the flies you can see is only half the job. If you want to stop flies coming into your house, you need to work out what's attracting them in the first place. Food scraps, dirty rubbish bins, pet waste and even overripe fruit can all attract flies. The good news is that with a few simple changes and the right DIY fly control products, you can make a big difference without spending a fortune on professional pest control.
One of the most common questions I used to get was, "Why do I have so many flies in my house all of a sudden?" Usually, there's a food source or breeding area somewhere nearby. House flies are attracted to food waste, rubbish and animal droppings, while blowflies are particularly attracted to decaying organic matter. Fruit flies, on the other hand, love overripe bananas, fermenting fruit and food residue around kitchen drains. If you're dealing with a sudden fly infestation, start by checking your kitchen bin, pantry, fruit bowl and outdoor rubbish bins. Give your wheelie bins a good wash, clean up pet droppings and make sure food scraps aren't sitting around in the heat. If you're finding dozens of large flies appearing inside over a short period, there could even be a dead rodent in the roof or wall cavity. My advice? Before buying the strongest fly spray you can find, locate and remove whatever is attracting the flies. You'll get much better long-term results.
If you're searching for how to stop flies coming into your house, prevention is your best starting point. I've inspected plenty of homes where the biggest problem wasn't a lack of insect spray, but damaged flyscreens, doors being left open or overflowing rubbish bins just outside the kitchen. Check your window screens for holes, install a suitable screen on frequently used doors and keep food covered, particularly when entertaining outdoors. Around the backyard, remove fallen fruit, clean BBQ areas and keep compost and rubbish bins properly covered. A simple trick I've recommended to homeowners is using a fan around outdoor dining areas. Moving air can make it harder for flies to settle, especially when you're having a BBQ. If you want to keep flies away naturally, good hygiene, physical barriers and removing breeding sources are far more reliable than popular home remedies such as hanging bags of water or placing coins around the patio. Those tricks might sound clever, but there's little convincing evidence they provide dependable fly control.
When flies are already buzzing around your kitchen, you'll want a solution that works quickly. For the occasional house fly, a fly swat or a suitable indoor fly spray can be enough. But if you're constantly dealing with flies every day, it's worth looking at more effective fly control options. Automatic insect spray dispensers can provide ongoing control of labelled flying insects in suitable indoor locations, while fly traps can help reduce fly numbers around outdoor areas. The important thing is choosing the right product for the problem. A fly trap for outdoor use is particularly useful near rubbish and waste areas, while an automatic fly spray dispenser may be more convenient for ongoing indoor fly problems where the product label permits its use. If you're trying to get rid of tiny flies in your kitchen, check whether they're fruit flies or drain flies first, because you'll need to address their breeding sites. And remember, even the best fly killer won't solve the problem permanently if flies are continually breeding nearby.
If you're looking to buy fly spray online, find the best fly trap for your backyard or get rid of flies without constantly spraying, there are two products from Pest Wholesale I'd consider.
AUTOMATIC FLY SPRAY FOR HOME
The Py Matic Bonus Pack is a convenient option for homeowners looking for automatic insect control. Rather than reaching for a can of fly spray every time a fly appears, the dispenser releases measured bursts at set intervals. It's a practical choice for ongoing fly problems in suitable indoor areas, provided the product label permits the intended use.
Best for: Homeowners searching for automatic fly spray, indoor fly control and fly killer dispensers.
OUTDOOR FLY TRAP
The Surefire Flystar Fly Bottle is worth considering if flies are gathering around your backyard, rubbish bins or outdoor areas. This reusable fly trap uses an attractant to lure flies into the bottle, helping reduce fly numbers around the property. Position it away from doors, windows and outdoor dining areas so you're not attracting flies towards the places you're trying to protect.
Best for: Homeowners searching for outdoor fly traps, fly catchers and fly control for backyards.
Always check the product label for approved uses, placement instructions and precautions around children, pets and food.
Here's the thing about getting rid of flies around your house: there's no magic product that will permanently eliminate every fly, especially during an Australian summer. But you can dramatically reduce the problem by making your home less attractive to them. Keep your bins clean, remove food waste, repair flyscreens and check for breeding areas around the backyard. Then use the right fly control product to deal with any remaining activity. In my experience, combining prevention with a suitable fly trap or automatic insect spray works far better than constantly chasing flies around the kitchen with an aerosol can. Whether you're dealing with house flies, blowflies or flies around your outdoor entertaining area, a little preparation goes a long way. For fly sprays, fly traps and other DIY pest control solutions, visit Pest Wholesale's fly control range and get your home ready for summer.
