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IPM Practices > Flies
The use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
to solve fly problems can result in long-term success and
the reduction of risks associated with pesticides. However,
the key to the success of IPM is using a combination of appropriate
techniques. Evaluating the results is essential to determining
whether the problem has been solved or the planned solution
needs adjustment.
INSPECTION
The Pest Management Practitioner:
1. performs an interior inspection on each service visit,
especially in high risk areas where adult flies are likely
to hide/breed;
2. performs an exterior inspection, especially around dumpsters
and other rubbish receptacles and where flies are likely to
breed;
3. determines whether rubbish handling/storage is adequate;
4. determines whether doors and windows are fly proof;
5. identifies adult flies to family;
6. determines breeding site (inside or outside);
7. assesses level of sanitation/housekeeping;
CULTURAL PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS
Fly problems are usually associated with conditions provide
breeding sites for the pests. The cultural practices listed
below are of value in the long-term management of fly problems.
The practitioner must provide written recommendations to the
customer concerning conditions that need correction. In some
cases, the pest management contractor will correct these conditions
for a fee.
The Pest Management Practitioner evaluates, recommends, or
corrects as appropriate:
1. cleaning up or eliminating breeding source outdoors;
2. fitting dumpster/rubbish receptacles with tight fitting
covers;
3. improving dumpster drainage (no standing water);
4. moving dumpsters/rubbish receptacles away from building;
5. cleaning dumpsters/rubbish receptacles;
6. using plastic liners to keep rubbish baskets clean;
7. replacing dumpsters/rubbish receptacles that leak;
8. shielding, or relocating light sources away from doorways
or windows;
9. replacing white lights with less fly attractive, colored
lights;
10. installing strip doors and/ or air curtains;
11. installing or replacing screens in windows or doors to
exclude flies while maintaining ventilation;
12. installing automatic door closers;
13. hanging up mops and rags to dry out between uses;
14. repairing leaking drains, pipes, toilets, sinks, etc.;
15. improving drain cleaning and /or suggesting bioremediation
where appropriate;
16. refrigerating garbage until removed for immediate disposal.
TREATMENT
Treatment includes both chemical and non-chemical options.
However, the use of pesticides is not permitted on a routine
or periodic basis. No pesticide application can be made unless
the presence of a pest is confirmed and the pest has been
identified.
The Pest Management Practitioner:
1. uses bottle traps for fly control (inside and/or outside);
2. uses illuminated (glue and electrified) light traps for
control;
3. uses non-electrified glue traps used for control;
4. uses non-chemical bait traps for control (e. g., vinegar
for fruit flies);
5. uses baits to treat for flies outside;
6. uses space sprays to treat for flies inside;
7. uses residual sprays for outside fly control.
EDUCATION
It is important that pest management practitioners increase
their knowledge of strategies to solve fly problems successfully.
The Pest Management Practitioner:
8. participates in an educational program, addressing the
following topics within a three-year period:
a. pest identificatin
b. sanitation
c. exclusion (including inspection techniques)
d. harborage removal /denial
e. environmental alteration (i.e. ventilation, temperature
control, etc.)
f. trapping & monitoring
g. vacuuming
h. use of heat/cold as control technique
i. use of lighting in pest control
a. other considerations
1. subscribes to one or more professional association, organization,
and/or trade publications reporting on structural pest management
with consistent coverage of IPM related topics;
2. is an active member of a relevant trade or professional
association;
3. provides customer with IPM information;
4. Advanced: has completed correspondence course in pest management
in current year.
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Introduction
Carpenter Ants
Small Ants
Cockroaches
Fabric Pests
Fleas
Flies
Occasional Household
Pests
Rodents
Stinging Insects
Stored
Products Pests
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