Fly control
A single house fly (Musca domestica) can carry up to around 100 different pathogens and act as a mechanical vector of diseases such as salmonellosis. At ERRADICAT we control flies in Barcelona and Girona by locating the entry points and installing adhesive UV traps that capture flying insects continuously and silently, a discreet method compatible with HACCP food-safety plans. No-obligation inspection and quote.
- Discreet, silent adhesive UV traps
- Compatible with HACCP plans in hospitality
- Location of the entry points
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100
different pathogens a single house fly can carry (more than 200 species of microbes have been isolated from flies captured in the wild)
Source: Journal of Integrated Pest Management (Oxford Academic) / BMC Public Health systematic review
500
eggs each female house fly can lay, in several batches of 75 to 150 eggs
Source: Higiene Ambiental / Rentokil
7-10 days
for the house fly to complete its egg-to-adult cycle in warm summer conditions
Source: Higiene Ambiental / Rentokil
Professional fly control in Barcelona and Girona
Fly control consists of locating the entry points and installing UV light traps with adhesive boards that capture flying insects continuously and silently; it is the most discreet solution and the most compatible with food environments. Flies are not a mere nuisance: they are mechanical vectors of pathogens that can transmit diseases such as salmonellosis, dysentery, conjunctivitis or typhoid, and they reproduce explosively, so acting early stops the population from taking off.
At ERRADICAT we first identify the species involved, because each fly points to a different breeding source and guides the hygiene measures, and we place the UV traps where they perform best. We always work with biocides holding a current registration from the Spanish Ministry of Health and licensed applicators, in line with Regulation (EU) 528/2012. We give you a no-obligation quote adjusted to each premises.
Compatible with your HACCP plan
In restaurants, bakeries and the food industry, adhesive UV traps fit naturally into the pest-control side of an HACCP plan: they capture flying insects without spreading insecticide over food, and the periodic replacement of the boards is documentable for audits and health inspections.
Drain flies?
If you see small flies coming out of traps and drains, they are usually drain flies (Psychodidae), whose breeding source is the organic matter built up inside the pipes. Identifying the species is key to attacking the origin and not just the flying adults.
Fly species and the source they reveal
We identify the species involved because each one reveals a different origin and helps target both the traps and the hygiene measures that cut off reproduction.
House fly (Musca domestica)
The most common and the biggest health problem: a mechanical vector of up to around 100 pathogens. It appears near food and rubbish, and its explosive reproduction makes it the priority in any food environment.
Fruit fly or Drosophila
Small and in swarms around ripe fruit, fermented drinks and organic waste. It points to sugary residues and overripe fruit as the breeding source; common in kitchens, greengrocers and bar areas.
Blowfly (Calliphora) and drain fly (Psychodidae)
The blowfly, large and noisy, usually signals decomposing organic matter nearby. The drain fly comes out of traps and drains, and its presence points to matter built up in the pipes that needs cleaning.
How to know if you have a fly infestation
These are the typical signs of an active breeding source, and it pays to act quickly, because flies reproduce very fast:
How we control flies
We work with a simple, clean and effective method based on UV traps with adhesive boards, a physical system with no insecticide over food, backed by authorised biocides when the treatment needs reinforcing.
Inspection and species identification
We detect the possible entry points (windows, doorways, gaps) and identify the fly species involved, because each one reveals a different breeding source and guides both the traps and the hygiene measures.
Installation of adhesive UV traps
We place the insect-capture lamps with adhesive boards where they perform best. They capture flying insects continuously and silently, with no electrocution noise and no products over food surfaces.
Maintenance and periodic replacement
We replace the adhesive boards according to the level of activity, roughly once a month, as a negotiable maintenance plan adapted to each premises. It is the way to keep the pest under continuous control against new entries and sources.
Why choose ERRADICAT?
What sets us apart on every job
UV traps with adhesive boards
Insect-capture lamps that attract and capture flying insects continuously and silently, with no electrocution noise and no products over food.
Location of the entry points
We detect where the flies get in (windows, doorways, gaps) to place the traps where they perform best and reduce the pressure from outside.
Compatible with food regulations
A clean method that fits naturally into the pest-control side of HACCP plans in hospitality and the food industry.
Species identification
We distinguish the house fly, the fruit fly, the blowfly and the drain fly, because each one reveals a different source and guides the hygiene measures.
Products and technicians within the rules
We work with biocides holding a current registration from the Spanish Ministry of Health and licensed biocide applicators, under Regulation (EU) 528/2012.
Periodic trap maintenance
We replace the adhesive boards according to the level of activity, around once a month, as a negotiable maintenance plan adapted to each premises.
Local experts in fly control
At ERRADICAT we control fly infestations in Barcelona and Girona with a discreet method compatible with food environments. We know the needs of local restaurants, bakeries, shops and homes, and we adapt the UV traps and the maintenance to each premises to keep the pest under control all year round, especially in the warm months, when the fly cycle completes in just 7 to 10 days.
Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most before a visual inspection
How much does a fly treatment cost?
The cost is adjusted to each case, because it depends on the surface area, the type of premises and the number of traps needed. After the inspection, in which we locate the entry points and identify the species, we give you a tailored no-obligation quote. The periodic replacement of the boards is offered separately as a negotiable maintenance plan.
How do I know if I have a fly infestation?
The typical signs are flies constantly hovering near food or rubbish, small dark spots on walls and lamps, white larvae in drains or waste, and swarms around ripe fruit. If you see small flies coming out of traps and drains, it is usually the drain fly. The sooner you act, the better, because their reproduction is very fast.
How long does it take to work?
Adhesive UV traps start capturing flies from the moment they are installed and work continuously day and night. The population falls progressively as the adults are captured, above all when paired with good hygiene to cut off the breeding sources. Bear in mind that in summer the house fly completes its cycle in just 7 to 10 days, so periodic maintenance is key.
What precautions are needed during a fly treatment?
The main method is UV light traps with adhesive boards, a physical system that spreads no product over food or surfaces, installed high up and away from handling areas. When biocides are used, they are products with a current registration from the Spanish Ministry of Health, applied locally by staff holding the applicator licence under Regulation (EU) 528/2012, and we tell you the re-entry period and the specific precautions for each product.
Do you offer a guarantee or maintenance?
We work with follow-up: besides the initial installation of the traps, we replace the adhesive boards according to the level of activity, roughly once a month. That periodic maintenance is offered separately and adjusted to each premises. It is the way to keep the pest under continuous control, since flies can return from outside or from new breeding sources.
Why are flies a health problem and not just a nuisance?
Because they are mechanical vectors of pathogens: a single house fly can carry up to around 100 different germs and transmit diseases such as salmonellosis, dysentery or conjunctivitis by landing on food. They also breed very fast, with females laying up to around 500 eggs, so a constant presence is worth controlling as soon as possible, especially where food is handled.
Got a fly problem?
Ask for a no-obligation visual inspection: we locate the entry points, identify the species and give you a tailored quote for your premises in Barcelona and Girona.
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