Fly Treatment (Cape Town)

About flies (the bio)

Houseflies, bottle flies and fruit flies thrive around food and waste. They develop quickly in warm, moist organic matter.

• Life cycle: egg → larva → pupa → adult in 7–10+ days
• Breeding sites: drains, bins, grease, mops and floor edges
• Active in heat and around unsealed waste
• Vectors of bacteria picked up from waste and drains

Negative impact of fly infestations

Unchecked activity leads to contamination, complaints and audit failures.

• Food safety risks (HACCP/ISO audits)
• Contamination of prep areas and utensils
• Damage to brand reputation
• Lower morale and comfort for staff and customers

Hygiene & exclusion (foundation)

Sanitation breaks the life cycle by removing breeding sites and cutting attractants.

• Seal and wash bins; increase refuse uplift
• Deep-clean drains; use enzymatic products
• Degrease floors, equipment legs, under counters
• Fit door seals/screens; keep doors closed where possible

Treatment options

Targeted applications reduce adults and larvae while keeping food-contact areas safe.

• Residual sprays on resting surfaces (non food-contact)
• Bait granules/gels in approved placements
• Larvicides for drains and wet breeding sites
• ULV/space treatments after-hours if needed

Fly catchers (manual & electronic)

Correct device selection and placement are critical for results.

• Manual: sticky boards/ribbons for back-of-house
• Electronic: UV glue-board traps for kitchens/FOH
• Placement: away from prep surfaces and customer sight-lines
• Service: routine tube changes and board replacement

What to expect

With hygiene plus treatment, counts typically drop within 48–72 hours and stabilise over the first week. Prevention keeps numbers low.

Book an assessment

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• Call 083 429 8749
• WhatsApp 078 157 6313
• Service area: Cape Town & surrounds