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Fast & Effective Extermination

Pestex delivers fast and effective results, using the latest techniques, products, and tools to get the job done right the first time. Flies are extremely annoying pests, and dealing with them can be a headache. That's why we provide effective services that get to work at exterminating the flies in your home instantly!

Affordable & Transparent Pricing

No one likes unexpected costs, and we’re no different. At Pestex, we offer affordable and transparent pricing with no hidden fees. We believe in honest communication and provide clear quotes before starting any work. This way, you know exactly what to expect, and there are no surprises.

Certified, Licensed, & Experienced Team

Our team consists of experienced and certified technicians who are experts in pest control. They are trained to handle even the most challenging infestations while remaining professional, relying on their experience and skill. With Pestex, you can trust that your home is in capable hands.

Environmentally Friendly Extermination Services

We care about the environment as much as we care about eliminating pests. Our extermination methods are designed to be environmentally friendly, minimizing the impact on your surroundings while effectively dealing with all flies. All of our products and practices are approved by the Ministry of Environment.

Our Flies Extermination Process

Dealing with a fly infestation can be frustrating and overwhelming. At Pestex, we’ve developed a thorough, effective process to tackle these airborne pests, ensuring your home or business is fly-free and comfortable. Here’s a detailed look at how we handle flies:

Understanding the Fly Problem

Common Fly Species In Ontario:
  • House Flies: Attracted to food and waste, making them a common indoor pest, hence the name ‘house fly’.
  • Fruit Flies: Drawn to unsealed and overripe fruit and vegetables, and sugary substances.
  • Drain Flies: These flies prefer damp, organic waste found in drains and compost, they are commonly found inside kitchen and bathroom sinks and drains, which is where they get their name from.
  • Green Bottle Flies: Known for breeding in decaying meat, food, animal products, waste and other rotting substances.
Pest Technician Inspecting A House For A Pest Infestation

Comprehensive Inspection:

We start by thoroughly inspecting your property to identify the species of flies and their breeding grounds. This step is crucial to tailor our approach specifically to your situation. We look for common entry points, breeding grounds, and hotspots where the flies gather.

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Customized Treatment Plan:

Once we understand the extent of the infestation, we create a customized treatment plan that targets the specific type of flies and their breeding sites. This plan typically includes:

  • Sanitation Recommendations: Steps to minimize food sources in the home and clean potential breeding areas.
  • Exclusion Measures: Sealing entry points and fixing gaps outside the home in areas where flies can enter using steel wool and copper mesh.
  • Control Methods: Using targeted fly baits, traps, and other professional-grade products to completely exterminate the infestation.
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Professional Extermination:

Our skilled technicians use advanced techniques and products to exterminate flies on your property. We ensure that:

  • Fly Baits and Traps: Are strategically placed to capture, kill, and monitor the flies.
  • Insecticides, Residual Chemicals, & Dusts: Are applied according to our customised plan for your infestation, using proven methods and products to ensure lasting and effective results.
  • Regular Follow-Up: We monitor the situation to ensure that the treatment is successful and make any necessary adjustments if the flies return.
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Preventative Measures:

To prevent future infestations, we provide you with practical advice and solutions to keep flies away. We may advise on how to minimise future infestations by eliminating attractants, and any repairs that need to be made on the exterior of the home to prevent flies from coming inside.

Why Choose Pestex?

Our expertise in fly extermination, combined with our commitment to customer satisfaction, makes us the top choice for fly extermination services in Ontario. With our proven methods and dedicated team, we ensure your fly problem is resolved efficiently and effectively.

What Are Flies; Life Cycle, Species, Behaviour & Prevention

The Life Cycle Of Flies

Understanding the life cycle of flies is crucial for effective pest control. Flies reproduce quickly, and their life cycle is a key factor in managing and preventing infestations. Here’s a closer look at how flies develop and what you can do to manage infestations:

  1. Egg Stage

Flies start their life cycle as eggs. Female flies lay eggs in areas with ample food and moisture, which are ideal for their larvae to thrive. This stage is brief but critical, as it sets the stage for the next phases of a fly’s life.

  • House Flies: Typically lay eggs in garbage, feces, or decaying food.
  • Fruit Flies: Prefer overripe or rotting fruits and vegetables.
  • Drain Flies: Lay their eggs in organic waste buildup in drains.
  1. Larval Stage

Once the eggs hatch, they enter the larval stage. These larvae, often called maggots, feed extensively on the organic matter (usually waste) where their eggs were laid by their mothers. This stage lasts from a few days to several weeks, depending on the species and environmental conditions.

  • House Fly Larvae: Found in waste or decaying food.
  • Fruit Fly Larvae: Feed on fermenting fruits or vegetables.
  • Drain Fly Larvae: Thrive in slimy biofilm in drains and sewage.
  1. Pupation

After feeding and growing, the larvae enter the pupal stage. During this phase, they transform into adults within a protective casing. Pupation usually occurs in a safe, secluded spot, like in soil, compost, or inside walls.

  • House Flies: Pupate in decaying organic matter or soil.
  • Fruit Flies: Often pupate in the same area where they were larvae.
  • Drain Flies: Pupate in the organic sludge found in drains.
  1. Adult Stage

The final stage is the adult fly. Once they emerge from their pupal casing, they’re ready to mate and lay eggs, continuing the cycle for the next generation. Adult flies are typically short-lived but prolific breeders, which is how these pests can cause large infestations in a short span of time.

  • House Flies: Can live up to a month, mating and laying many eggs during their lifespan.
  • Fruit Flies: Have a shorter lifespan but can reproduce quickly.
  • Drain Flies: Adults are weak fliers but can cause significant annoyance and are usually hard to catch because of their habitat.

Managing the Fly Life Cycle

To effectively control flies, it’s essential to target each stage of their life cycle, ensuring your home is cleaned regularly to remove any eggs, overripe food and waste is removed quickly to dispose of larvae, your home is regularly disinfected to remove safe grounds for pupation, and if flies manage to develop, then professional extermination is necessary to prevent larger infestations. 

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If you’re struggling with a fly problem and need professional assistance, contact Pestex. We offer comprehensive fly control solutions tailored to disrupt the fly life cycle and keep your property pest-free.

The Different Species Of Flies Found In Ontario

House Flies

House flies are among the most pervasive and well-established house pests. They’re commonly found in homes, restaurants, and other establishments, attracted to food and waste.

  • Appearance: Greyish with four distinct black stripes on their thorax. The ‘typical fly’ found indoors.
  • Habitat: They thrive in areas with decaying food, garbage, and animal feces, these are prime sources of food and great breeding grounds.
  • Control: Maintain cleanliness, properly dispose of garbage and waste, and use fly traps or baits if you spot adult flies.

Fruit Flies

Fruit flies are notorious for their attraction to ripe, fermenting fruit. They can quickly become a nuisance in kitchens and other areas where produce is stored, and get their name from their main source of food, habitat and common breeding ground.

  • Appearance: Small, with reddish eyes and tan bodies.
  • Habitat: They are commonly found around overripe fruits, compost, and fermenting beverages.
  • Control: Store fruits in sealed containers, clean up spills and waste immediately, and use fruit fly traps. These pests love sugar so ensure any sugar-rich substances are sealed or cleaned up!

Drain Flies

Drain flies, also known as sewer flies, are small and fuzzy. They are often found around drains and areas with organic waste buildup like drain and sewage waste.

  • Appearance: Tiny, with hairy wings and a moth-like appearance.
  • Habitat: They breed in organic matter found in drains, sewage systems, and compost piles.
  • Control: Clean drains regularly, remove organic waste, and use drain cleaning solutions to remove the waste in your drains which allow these pests to breed and thrive.

Cluster Flies

Cluster flies are often seen in large numbers, especially when they come indoors during the fall as they seek warmth for overwintering.

  • Appearance: Similar to house flies but slower and with overlapping wings at rest.
  • Habitat: They enter homes and hide in walls, attics, and other secluded areas. Many people will see a spontaneous rise in these flies in their homes.
  • Control: Seal entry points, use insecticides, and remove dead flies from indoor spaces. If these flies find their way into your home, hiring an exterminator is your best bet, as these critters can multiply quickly and can be annoying to deal with on a daily basis due to the large amount of flies that usually infest all at once, hence the name ‘cluster’ flies.

Green Bottle Flies

Green bottle flies are larger and metallic green in color. They are attracted to decaying organic matter and sometimes make their way indoors. They are often mistaken for house flies.

  • Appearance: Metallic green with a shiny, iridescent body, usually green in colour.
  • Habitat: Commonly found around garbage, manure, and decomposing animals/animal products.
  • Control: Ensure proper waste management and sanitation to prevent infestations, these pests are attracted to decaying animals and animal waste which is commonly stored inside and outside the home in the garbage, ensure proper management of your bins and stay on top of rising infestations before they get out of hand and make their way indoors.

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If you’re dealing with a fly problem and need professional help, Pestex is here to provide expert solutions. Our team can identify the species causing issues and implement effective strategies to address them.

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For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact us. We’re here to help you tackle your fly problems with precision and expertise.

How You Can Prevent Fly Infestations

Preventing fly infestations is crucial to maintaining a clean and healthy environment free from bacteria and discomfort. As a homeowner or business owner in Ontario, taking proactive steps can save you from dealing with these annoying pests on a daily basis, and the embarrassment they cause when guests visit your home/business. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you keep flies in your control. 

  1. Maintain Cleanliness

Regular Cleaning:

  • Wipe Down Surfaces: Clean countertops, tables, and other surfaces to remove food residues, especially sugary substances like carbonated drinks and candy.
  • Vacuum and Sweep: Regularly vacuum carpets and sweep floors to get rid of crumbs and spills that might attract certain species of flies.
  • Wash Dishes: Don’t leave dishes in the sink for a prolonged period of time, as the food waste may decay and further attract flies. Wash them immediately or place them in a dishwasher to seal the food waste and discourage fly attraction.

Proper Food Storage:

  • Seal Food: Store all food in airtight containers or in the refrigerator to avoid attracting flies. 
  • Manage Produce: Keep fruits and vegetables in the fridge or sealed containers, especially overripe or decaying produce which are prime breeding grounds for fruit flies!
  1. Manage Waste

Trash Disposal:

  • Use Lids: Ensure garbage cans have tight-fitting lids to prevent flies (especially Green Bottle Flies!) from accessing waste and breeding.
  • Dispose Regularly: Take out the trash frequently and avoid letting it sit for long periods in your home where it may start to attract flies.

Pet Waste:

  • Clean Yard: Regularly pick up any animal or pet waste from your yard to eliminate potential breeding sites for flies.
  1. Control Moisture and Organic Waste

Drain Maintenance:

  • Clean Drains: Regularly clean drains and ensure they are free of organic waste buildup, this is especially important for the kitchen sink where food may make its way down the drain.
  • Fix Leaks: Address any plumbing leaks to prevent moisture accumulation, as this can attract flies.

Composting:

  • Proper Composting: Ensure compost piles are properly managed and located away from doors and windows to reduce fly attraction, and ensure all compost materials are sealed in a container or bin that is airtight and does not allow flies to access it!
  1. Seal Entry Points

Home Sealing:

  • Inspect for Gaps: Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and the exterior of your home to prevent flies from making their way inside!
  • Screen Windows and Doors: Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep flies out, this is the most common way for flies to make their way into your home.

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If you find yourself struggling with persistent fly issues despite your best efforts, Pestex is here to assist. Our expert team can provide tailored solutions to address your specific fly problems.

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