Best Practices for Fly Control
Fly Control
• Fly activity is cyclical and climate dependent
• Fly season starts in spring and peaks in the hottest
part of summer.
• Flies rarely leave their breeding grounds which
include rotting organic matter and damp areas.
• A focus on cleanliness, store condition and
preventing entry is a must for a successful fly control
program.
Step 1: Follow company procedures to
repair structural issues.
1. Repair low grout lines. Coffee dissolves grout, and
milk and residue build up in its place.
2. Re-caulk damaged silicone seals around plumbing
fixtures, including dipper well & ice bins.
3. Replace water-damaged casework.
4. Make all floor drains accessible for cleaning.
5. Repair leaking water/drain pipes.
6. Tightly seal all countertop knock outs & seams.
7. Prevent entry. Screen vents, install self closing
doors or air curtains in entry and delivery areas.
Caulk exterior cracks and pipe entrances.
8. Keep dumpsters far as possible from the building.
Always keep dumpster lids closed.
Work with your Licensed Pest Control Operator to identify fly species, identify breeding areas
and recommend elimination strategies.
Pesticides will only be used as a last resort with Facilities approval and must be applied by the Pest Control Operator.
Step 1: Sanitation – Keep it clean
– Focus on eliminating fly breeding grounds:
1. Grout: Use a plastic spoon to remove
residue buildup from grout, then clean with
floor cleaner and grout brush.
2. Drains: Use a stiff bristled brush and drain
cleaner to remove buildup weekly in all
floor drains, including the mop sink, under
cabinetry, and behind or under equipment.
3. Mop heads: Replace frequently. Place old
mop heads in a tied off plastic bag until it
can be removed from establishment.
4. Dirty Linen: Line dirty linen containers with
a plastic garbage bag. Tie it off nightly until
pickup or laundering is completed.
5. Garbage: Tie off and remove nightly.
Keep accumulated, in-house garbage in
sturdy covered containers. Clean and
sanitize garbage can interiors daily.
6. Floor Mats: Deck brush floor mats weekly,
Best practice: clean one or two each night,
rotating through all in one week.