How to do it:
Seal all food and waste in airtight containers. Clean up spills immediately. Install fine mesh screens on windows and doors. Use natural repellents like essential oils (eucalyptus, lavender) near entry points. Dispose of organic waste regularly.

Result:
Reduces the likelihood of Flesh Flies accessing and contaminating your goods.

Problem:
If containers are not fully sealed or screens have gaps, Flesh Flies may still enter and lay eggs, leading to infestation.

How to do it:
Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oils like eucalyptus or peppermint. Spray the solution around entry points, windows, and storage areas. Keep goods covered and dispose of organic waste promptly.

Result:
Repels flesh flies naturally, reducing their presence and protecting your goods without harmful chemicals.

Problem:
This method may fail if flies are already breeding indoors or if the scent fades quickly, requiring frequent reapplication.

How to do it:
Physically remove adult flesh flies and larvae from goods and storage areas. Seal entry points like windows, doors, and vents with screens or caulk to exclude flies.

Result:
Reduces immediate infestation and prevents new flies from entering, protecting goods from damage.

Problem:
This method may fail if all entry points are not sealed or if flies have already laid eggs in hidden areas, allowing infestation to persist.

How to do it:
Use predatory insects like parasitic wasps to control flesh fly populations around your home.

Result:

• Place wasp pupae near entry points and garbage areas.
• Wasps will parasitize flesh fly larvae, reducing their numbers.
• Repeat every few weeks for continued control.
• Keep doors and windows screened to prevent flies from entering.

Problem:
This method may fail if wasps do not establish well, if there are too many flesh flies, or if flies enter through unscreened openings.

How to do it:
Mix 1 part pyrethrin-based insecticide with 10 parts water. Spray around entry points, garbage areas, and storage spaces weekly. Use fly traps with attractant baits near vulnerable goods. Seal cracks and keep areas clean.

Result:
Reduces flesh fly presence and prevents infestation, protecting goods from contamination and damage.

Problem:
Method may fail if flies develop resistance, if application is inconsistent, or if sanitation is poor, allowing re-infestation.