Pest Control and Fly Control FAQ's

What do you do?

Our technician treats the surfaces that get the most fly traffic (ceiling, entrances etc).
This takes about 15-20 minutes per standard sized house.

What is the product you use?

We use a Pyrethroid which is colourless, odorless and environmentally friendly. It is pre mixed and applied in a fine misty spray, from a hand pumped back pack.

How does it work?

Any fly, mosquito or spider that touches a treated area, gets a dose and will die. The size of the insect governs how quickly it dies – mozzies die quickly, blowies can take 5-10 minutes and large spiders may take 24-48 hours, they don’t become aggressive, as with some other products. The treatment is NOT a repellant.

How safe is it?

Probably safer than household fly spray, because it has less additives, and its’ ‘safety rating’ is similar to shampoo.
(But let’s face it we wouldn’t want to drink shampoo either!)

What should I do before the sprayer arrives?

Just look at each room and think to yourself “What would I NOT want to spray fly spray onto?” and cover those things with old newspaper. Goldfish don’t like any sort of fly spray, and should be covered or removed while the treatment takes place

How long do I need to be out of the house?

You will need to be out of the house while it is being treated, an average home will take about 15 – 20 minutes, & then for about ½ an hour after. Once the treatment has dried you are safe to re-enter your home.

Is it safe for my pets?

Apart from fish, Pyrethroid is safe for pets, but we recommend they be out of the house until the treatment is finished and dry, which will vary depending on the weather. Everybody should be out of the house while it is being treated, and until it is dry.

How much does it cost for treatment?

We charge $132 (includes GST) for treatment of a standard residential house, the treatment is charged on the amount of pyrethroid used for your job and sometimes we can fit a shed or garage into this range, if your home requires more treatment we charge $15 for every liter after that. The Company offers an early payment discount as an option for customers to take.

After Treatment

You’ll find the dead flies mostly along the window sills, but they often go out to die.
Brush the cobwebs down about one week after treatment.
You will notice a large number of the insect population has disappeared and will stay that way for months.