Restaurant Flies

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How to get rid of restaurant flies :

Fly management in restaurants can be a challenge because flies just fly right in when deliveries are being made, the trash is taken out, or when customers are entering. Flies, like roaches, are usually associated with poor sanitation procedures. Areas that are not cleaned properly or where standing water is left unchecked are potential problem areas. A thorough inspection should be performed to find fly breeding areas.

• Check garbage cans, loose floor tiles, floor and sink drains, behind and under equipment.
  
• There are many types of flies that will invade a food service environment such as drain flies, fruit flies, vinegar flies, phorid flies, blow flies and common house flies. Treatment for each fly is a bit different, but each of the steps listed here should be followed to maintain a proper fly management program.
  
• Fly control should begin with stopping the flies from entering the facility. Eliminate flies at the trash dumpsters before they move indoors by keeping these areas as clean as possible and closing dumpster lids when not in use.  
  
• Indoors, fly light traps can be placed in areas where the public cannot view them.
  
• In public areas the Gilbert 2000GT can be used discreetly. (Please read our Fly Light Trap article for instructions on correct fly light trap placement.)
  
• Sink and floor drains are major breeding grounds for many types of flies and should be kept extremely clean. An enzyme based cleaner like Invade Bio Drain Gel should be used in the drains at least once a week to eliminate the organic matter that the flies breed in.
  
• Use Natural Catch Fruit Fly Traps in food areas for fast control of fruit flies and to monitor areas for infestations where fruit flies are a concern.

For more information contact our restaurant exterminator at Exterminize @ 718-509-0801 or 212-457-0879