Best Pest Control

June is Fight the Filthy Fly Month. Summer is here and so are the flies. Although house flies are mostly harmless, they are very annoying. They are dirty pests and could even make you sick and can sometimes even bite your pets. Don't let flies ruin your summer fun! Best Pest Control has 7 tips to help you fight back. 1. Clean counter surfaces well. To avoid flies, it's best to clean every surface with disinfectant. It's especially important to regularly clean the areas where you eat or cook like the kitchen or table. Bleach base or chlorine base cleaners are the best options. 2. Dispose of trash regularly. Garbage cans are a fly's favorite breeding ground, so to avoid having flies in or around your home, regularly dispose of indoor waste and ensure the outside receptacle's lid is tightly sealed. 3. Always cover food. Leaving food out and unexposed is like inviting a fly to a buffet. Always keep food covered, especially if it's left out. It's best t...

June is Fight the Filthy Fly Month! Although house flies don’t bite, they can be very annoying and could possibly even make you sick. Because house flies feed on manure and garbage, they often carry disease-causing bacteria and viruses. This is why getting rid of house flies is important. Best Pest Control has come up with a few tips to help you fight those filthy flies: Tips for Avoiding Flies 1. Keep Your Lawn Clean Flies often seek the protection of tall grass and brush. Make sure your lawn is cut and bushes are trimmed regularly. For gardeners who keep composts, keeping flies at bay may be difficult. Keeping the compost pile as far away from the house as possible will help keep the flies from getting inside. Also, don’t keep the compost pile wet, and make sure to turn it often. Do not add meat or oil products to the compost. Warm composts cannot support fly larvae, so keep the pile in the sun if possible. 2. Clean Up After Dogs If you have a dog, make su...