Flies can be very difficult to get control of. Please refer to the following recommendations to achieve desired level of fly control.
Concentrating on these steps will help fly populations be greatly reduced, and you will be well on your way to controlling your fly population.
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Solutions
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Reduce outside breeding sites
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Make sure that garbage cans or dumpsters have tight fitting lids; Pressure wash periodically and treat with a residual insecticide
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Don't let organic material accumulate or rot
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Outside Trash Receptacles
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Remove garbage at least 2 times per week
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Weeds & old clippings removed, good drainage
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Prevent flies from entering
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Treat with a residual insecticide to kill flies where they land; Use of air-curtains; Time released pyrethrin spray; Tightly seal doors and windows; Maintain screens; Keep trash cans as far away from door as possible
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Garbage should be removed frequently; Keep far away from entry points
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Processing and Prep Equipment
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Keep exposed food covered
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Keep clean; Prevent accumulation of food particles
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Floor Areas Under Counters
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Try to keep debris picked up off floor and out of crevices and out from under appliances
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Can accumulate debris; Keep Clean
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Floor Drains and Ceiling Vents
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Do not let floor drains stand in water; keep ceiling vents screened properly; Commercial Kitchens should make sure that floor drains are screened and grease pits are emptied and cleaned at least 1 time per month.
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Brooms and mops should be thoroughly and hung upside down
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Kept Clean and free from rotting or fermenting material; Keep material in proper storage containers
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Should be disposed of promptly; Placed in a air tight bag if possible
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Store in proper place as soon as possible
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