Flies

Flies are considered to be one of the most evolved insects known to man. They rely heavily on sight for survival and are generally extremely sensitive to movement.

Most fly species are more of a nuisance than a pest, however flies such as mosquitoes, which feed on blood, can also cause painful skin reactions when they bite and can also transmit infectious diseases.

Fly Species

There are an estimated 240,000 species of fly, with the common house fly regarded as being one of the most widely distributed animals on the planet. Of course, not all species are found within the UK, however some of the most common types of fly you may encounter are listed below.

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Flying Insect Trap 6 Watt (PS4006)

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Fly Pest Control News

The Eco-Friendly Garden
Kermit the Frog is fond of saying "It's not easy being green", but thanks to concerned companies and people all over the world, going green has risen from obscurity to the mainstream in recent years. Gardeners and weekend warriors, along with the pr... [more]

Insects Wrongly Branded As Pests
Of all the insects found in and around your home, only around 5 percent should be considered as pests. The rest are actually quite useful to us, providing an important service in pollinating our plants and flowers. Pollen must be spread from one flo... [more]

Market Report Reveals Growth
Apex Insight, a new research company based in London, has published research on the UK pest control industry. This quantifies the market size and historical patterns of growth, probes key trends behind the figures, profiles and explores the performan... [more]

Nature's Pest Control
There's an epic battle going on in garden's across the UK and Ireland. Ants are herding aphids on a weakend hibiscus, but a swarm of ladybirds have been unleashed who are now crawling over the leaves munching hungrily on the little white pests as the... [more]

What is Integrated Pest Management?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a program of prevention, monitoring, and control which offers the opportunity to eliminate or drastically reduce the use of pesticides, and to minimise the toxicity of and exposure to any products which are used. ... [more]

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