‘Act now' – Major warning for Irish households over huge rise in seasonal pests that pose serious ‘health risks'
As temperatures rise, Rentokil has predicted an increase in fly activity this summer.
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Just two flies can lay up to 500 eggs that can hatch within 7 days
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Rentokil has listed their top ways of preventing a fly infestation
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Warm, humid conditions create an ideal breeding ground for flies resulting in a spike of activity at this time of year.
Flies can pose much more than just a nuisance, they can spread deadly
A Rentokil study found that a single fly infestation can lead to staff illnesses, costing businesses over nine working days per year.
As these diseases can infect everyday food surfaces and equipment,
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It is advised to act quickly to avoid infestations in your home.
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is a sustainable, non-toxic solution designed for outdoor use and constructed from recycled plastic
The Irish company describes the product as the leading way to prevent flies this summer.
You can use this trap for more than just house flies to keep you and everyone else safe from bacteria.
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As the trap utilises the 'contrast effect' and uses a sweet-scented liquid food lure to help capture common fly species, such as blow flies and fruit flies before they enter buildings.
They assure their trap is ideal for various outdoor business spaces such as hospitality venues, hotels, pubs, gardens, terraces, and external waste areas.
And it doesn't require electricity as the unit can be wall mounted, hung or placed on a flat surface.
HOW TO PREVENT INFESTATIONS
IRELAND'S leading pest controllers, Rentokil, have recommended the best ways to prevent fly infestations:
Seal entry points of windows, vents, doors and pipes
Always dispose of food waste
Use screens over kitchen windows and doors
Regularly clean your drains and pipes
Use the EcoCatch fly trap from Rentokill
Regional Technical Manager at Rentokil, Colm Moore said: 'Flies thrive in warm weather, and we consistently see higher activity during the late spring and summer months.
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"Identifying potential problem areas and acting early can significantly reduce the risk of an infestation."
According to Rentokill, just two flies can produce up to 500 eggs.
These can then hatch in as little as seven days, so it's vital to control your pest problem quickly.
Flies can pose significant health risks and cause economic harm to businesses, especially in food environments.
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So addressing these areas and implementing effective pest control measures can help mitigate the risks associated with
Meanwhile, this 85c food item will banish flies and you probably already
Pest control experts have said that one of the best ways to deter flies is with a cucumber.
This unlikely helpful vegetable can be bought for just 85c at Aldi or in almost any store around the country.
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And chances are you might already have one in your fridge, meaning you won't have to spend a penny.
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Binning all food waste from the premises will help to keep flies away
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