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Fly Control Melbourne | Breeding Sources Found and Treated
Flies back after you spray? We do fly control Melbourne wide, same day where we can. Breeding source found, drains, bins treated. Call 0401 042 325 for a free quote.
- Licensed techniciansEvery job done by a licensed pest technician
- Written quote firstThe price in writing before any work starts
- Same day serviceCall before midday, treated the same day
- Kids and pets planClear safety steps before we treat
Fly inspection and treatment from $139, with drain and bin source works from $189, inc GST.
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Tell us what the flies look like, where you see them and your suburb. We reply with a time and a price.
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Fly control cost in Melbourne
Starting prices for a standard job. The final price depends on the type of fly, how many breeding sources there are and whether drains, bins or a dead animal need work as well. You get it in writing before any work starts.
- Inspection and treatmentMost bookedSource found and resting surfaces treated at a home.from$139inc GST
- Full treatment with source worksDrains, bins or breeding sites cleaned and treated as well.from$189inc GST
- Commercial fly programmeCafes, restaurants and food premises with regular checks.from$279inc GST
What is fly control?
Fly control is finding where flies are breeding, removing or treating that source, and treating the surfaces where adult flies rest so the numbers drop and stay down.
Our fly control Melbourne service starts with the source, because spraying the flies you can see does nothing about the hundreds still growing as larvae. House flies breed in bins and rotting waste, fruit flies in old fruit and drains, drain flies in the slime inside pipes, and a sudden swarm of blowflies usually means a dead animal in the roof or a wall. Find and fix the source, treat where they rest, and the flies stop.
- Home treatmentFrom $139 inc GST, source found and treated.
- With source worksFrom $189 inc GST, drains and bins as well.
- CommercialFrom $279 inc GST, with regular checks.
- WhenSame day across Melbourne where we can, 7 days a week.
The four flies we treat most in Melbourne homes
Each fly breeds somewhere different, so knowing which one you have tells us where to look first.
House flies
Grey flies about 7 mm long, buzzing around food and windows. They breed in bins, compost and pet droppings.
Fruit flies
Tiny tan flies with red eyes, hovering over the fruit bowl, the bin or the sink. They breed in overripe fruit and spills.
Drain flies
Small, fuzzy grey flies with moth like wings that rest on bathroom walls. They breed in slime inside drains.
Blowflies
Large, shiny green or blue flies. Dozens appearing indoors at once often point to a dead animal nearby.
Where flies breed and how we fix it
Pest control for flies works when the breeding source goes. This is what we look for on every job.
| Fly | Where it breeds | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| House fly | Wheelie bins, compost, pet droppings, rotting food and grass clippings | Find the source, advise on bins and waste, treat resting surfaces |
| Fruit fly | Overripe fruit, bins, recycling, spilled drinks and sink drains | Find the food source, clean and treat drains and bin areas |
| Drain fly | The slimy film inside shower, sink and floor drains and grease traps | Clean and treat the drain lining where the larvae live |
| Blowfly | A dead rat, possum or bird in the roof, wall or subfloor, or meat waste | Find and remove the dead animal, then treat the area |
| Many flies outside | Animal droppings, dumped garden waste, a neglected compost heap | Treat resting surfaces on walls and eaves, advise on clean up |
How to get rid of fruit flies in house kitchens
Fruit flies in house kitchens build up fast in warm weather: one female lays hundreds of eggs and a new generation is ready in about a week. A fruit fly infestation stops when every breeding spot is gone.
Clear the fruit
Ripe fruit goes in the fridge, and anything soft or split goes in a sealed bin bag outside.
Check hidden spots
Look behind the fridge, under the dishwasher and in the recycling for old fruit, spills and wet cardboard.
Clean the drains
Fruit flies breed in sink drains too. A clean drain stops a source most people miss.
Treat what is left
If they keep coming back, we find the source you cannot reach and treat drains and resting areas.
Sudden blowflies usually mean a dead animal
If dozens of large green or blue flies appear inside over a day or two, and keep gathering at one window or ceiling, there is usually a dead animal close by. A rat or mouse that took bait, a possum in the roof or a bird in a wall cavity is enough. Blowflies lay eggs on it, and the maggots then crawl away to turn into the next lot of flies.
Spraying the flies alone will not stop them. The animal has to be found and removed, and the area cleaned and treated. Our technicians check the roof space, wall cavities and subfloor, follow the smell and the flies, and remove the source.
- Find it. We trace the smell and the flies to the roof, wall or subfloor.
- Remove it. The dead animal is bagged and taken away.
- Clean and treat. The spot is sanitised and treated for flies and maggots.
- Stop the next one. We point out the gap the animal used so it can be sealed.
What to do about flies today
These steps cut the numbers straight away and help your technician find the source faster.
Call 0401 042 325- Put fruit in the fridge and take soft or split fruit to the outside bin
- Empty and rinse kitchen bins and recycling, and keep lids shut
- Note which room, window or drain the flies gather at
- Pick up pet droppings in the yard and close the compost bin
- If you notice a bad smell, note where it is strongest
Which fly control option do you need?
Choose the option that matches what you are seeing. If you are not sure, a fly exterminator can tell you on the phone from a description or a photo.
| Option | Suits | What is included | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection and treatment | Flies at a home where the source is easy to reach | Source found and resting surfaces treated | $139 |
| Full treatment with source works | Drain flies, fruit flies in drains, bin areas, breeding sites | Drains, bins or breeding sites cleaned and treated as well | $189 |
| Commercial fly programme | Cafes, restaurants, food premises | Treatment plus regular checks of drains, bins and entry points | $279 |
Keeping children and pets safe during fly treatment
Fly treatments are applied where flies rest and breed, not to food or food surfaces. We plan the safety steps with you before we start.
Out until dry
Children, pets and anyone pregnant stay away from treated areas until surfaces are dry. Your technician gives you the time.
Food covered
Food, dishes and benches are cleared or covered before we treat kitchens, and we never spray food surfaces.
Pets and tanks
Pet food and water bowls are picked up, and fish tanks are covered with the pump off during treatment.
Licensed technician
Every fly control job is done by a licensed technician using products registered for the job, applied to label rates.
Fly control questions, answered
What Melbourne households and businesses ask us before booking pest control for flies.
How much does fly control cost in Melbourne?
Fly control in Melbourne starts from $139 inc GST for an inspection and treatment at a home, from $189 when drains, bins or breeding sites need cleaning and treating as well, and from $279 for a commercial fly programme. You get the price in writing before we start.
Why do the flies come back after I spray?
Fly spray only kills the adults you hit. The eggs and larvae in the bin, drain or dead animal keep turning into new flies every few days. Fly control works when the breeding source is found and removed or treated.
How do I get rid of drain flies?
Drain flies breed in the slimy film inside drains, so pouring a cleaner down the plughole rarely reaches them. The pipe lining has to be cleaned and treated. If you see small fuzzy flies on the bathroom wall, check the shower and floor drains first.
Why are there suddenly lots of big flies in one room?
A sudden swarm of large green or blue blowflies usually means a dead animal in the roof, wall or subfloor nearby, often a rat, mouse, possum or bird. The animal needs to be found and removed. We can do that as part of the fly treatment.
Are fruit flies in the house dangerous?
They are mostly a nuisance, but they move between bins, drains and food, so they can carry germs onto benches and fruit. Clearing old fruit and cleaning drains usually fixes it. If they keep coming back, there is a source you have not found.
Do you treat cafes and restaurants?
Yes. Our commercial fly programme covers cafes, restaurants and food premises with a treatment and regular checks of drains, bins, grease traps and entry points.
How long before the flies are gone?
Once the source is removed, numbers drop within a few days as the adults die off. Some flies may keep hatching for up to a week from eggs already laid.
Do you offer same day fly control?
Yes, where we can. Call before midday and a technician can often come the same day anywhere in Melbourne, 7 days a week.
Fly control in four steps
Most fly jobs are booked in one call and done in a single visit.
Tell us about the flies
Call or use the form. What they look like, where they gather and how long it has been.
Get your price
We send the price in writing, often with a same day time.
Find the source
A licensed technician finds where they breed: bins, drains, waste or a dead animal.
Fix and treat
The source is removed or treated and resting surfaces are treated so numbers drop fast.
Fly control across Melbourne
We treat flies at homes and businesses in every Melbourne suburb. Tap your suburb to start a fly control quote.
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Book fly control in Melbourne today
Home treatment from $139, with source works from $189. Licensed technicians and a written price before we start.