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. The Threats of Flies Food Contaminators: Disease Spreaders: Fast Breeders: Flies oen find their food in Flies can transmit pathogens Some species of female decaying organic matter such that cause E. coli, Salmonella flies lay up to 1,000 eggs as animal feces. They are poor and shingles. They are also in their lives, and fly fliers, and can leave fecal known to carry diseases that larvae develop into adults particles on clean food and can cause food poisoning or in about 7-10 days. preparation surfaces when respiratory infections. they land. Did You Know? A fly can carry potentially = twice as many pathogens as a cockroach. Common Flies in Commercial Establishments House Fly Drain Fly Fruit Fly Musca domestica Family Psychodidae Drosophila spp. Blow Fly Phorid Fly Fungus Gnat Family Calliphoridae Family Phoridae Lycoriella spp. Did You Know? In a recent survey, 75% of respondents listed flies as one of three most commonly 75% encountered pests.* Prevention Measures InspectionInspection : Exclusion Sanitation CWorkheck withfor s iag pestns of fly Seal cracks, gaps Use cleaning solutions acmanagementtivity around food and holes in doors, that decompose professional to identify windows and walls organic materials from preparation areas, conducive conditions with caulk or weather drains and high-use andsto rfindage theare asources, load ofin g stripping. Work with an surfaces. Move dumpsters aretheas ainfestation.nd on the exte- HVAC professional as far away from the rior of buildings. to establish positive building as possible. air flow. Where to find flies? ■ Food preparation areas ■ Storage areas ■ Loading and receiving docks Mechanical Control Employees ■ Install preventive Educate your sta Incoming shipments equipment like about what will ■ wall-mounted insect attract flies. Train Exterior of building light traps, air curtains them to identify activity ■ and other mechanical and attractants, as well Plants, foliage and any devices to prevent as to help control them. areas with decaying the presence of flies. organic matter such as food. Read this white paper to learn more about flies, the threats they pose and how to help protect your establishment. *Association for Healthcare Environment member survey conducted in 2011. © 2015 Orkin, LLC.