With temperatures climbing, you can be sure that flies won't be far behind. The summer months have a habit of bringing hoards of insects, particularly flies, which can quickly rage out of control if left to their own devices.
Choosing the right fly control products can be challenging and will often depend on the environment, the severity of the problem, and whether any other animals are around. Here's our guide to the eight best fly control products for non-biting flies to suit every need.
Best for Versatility — TWENTY ONE - FLY CONTROL - WETTABLE POWDER CONCENTRATE
Specifications
Twenty-one is one of the few products you can paint or spray, making it a versatile option for fly control. It uses Azamethiphos, the fastest chemical on the market, and lucky for you, it’s effective for up to 12 weeks after application.
You'll see immediate results with Twenty-One as flies find the pheromones and attractants impossible to ignore. It's also unique for being the only product here that can kill by contact or ingestion.
Pros
- Versatile
- Fast acting
- Long-lasting
- Azamthiphos
Cons
- Not for smaller jobs
- Takes time to administer
Who’s This Product For?
A great all-rounder that is ideal for walls and ceilings of cowsheds, stables, piggeries, poultry sheds, and other farm environments.
Best for Install & Forget— PREVENT AUTO FLY CONTROL - STARTER KIT
Specifications
The PreVent Spray kit is a ‘fit and forget’ system with an LED aerosol dispenser that delivers regular chemical sprays derived from the chrysanthemum plant.
Each can contains 3000 spray doses, with spraying options of 7.5, 15, or 30-minute intervals. The PreVent kit can treat 170 cubic metres for up to 60 days. The chemical used has low toxicity, making it ideal for areas with animals or where humans move through regularly.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Low maintenance and hands off
- Low toxicity
Cons
- Not suitable for more significant outbreaks
- Shorter knockdown speed
Who's This Product For?
The PreVent Spray is an excellent option for areas with human or animal interaction, such as egg collection rooms, kitchens, kennels, milking parlours, food storage areas, and work areas.
Best for Strength — PERBIO CHOC READY TO USE ADULTICIDE
Specifications
When you need raw power to deal with a major problem, turn to Perbio Choc. This is the most potent ready-to-use insecticide on the UK market, killing non-biting flies and nearby insects within seconds of application.
You should administer 50ml of Perbio Choc per 6.25 square metres of surface, or it can be sprayed directly at insects in short bursts. The Perbio Choc is a fierce adulticide that needs to be kept clear of humans and animals.
Pros
- Powerful
- Fast knock-down speed
- Effective for three months
Cons
- Not for small-scale use or use around other animals and humans
- Professional use only
Who's This Product For?
This professional use insecticide is perfect for large-scale areas with severe problems. It's ferociously strong and should only be used by those trained to handle larger outbreaks.
Best for Ease of Use — ORGAN X FLY BAG
Specifications
The Organ-X Pro-Formula Fly Trap XL is the perfect non-toxic solution for more minor fly problems. Hang it anywhere, add a little water, and it immediately attracts flies.
The Organ X needs to hang 2 - 2.4m (6 - 8ft) above the ground in direct sunlight, and each bag can hold 40,000 flies. It's not suitable for home use but ideal for farm buildings or similar environments where you don't want to spray harmful chemicals.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fast acting
- Comes with a durable bag for little chance of leakages
- Non-toxic
- Contains fly-attracting pheromones
Cons
- Not suitable for significant problems
- Slower than other methods
Who's This Product For?
The Organ X is perfect for avoiding toxic chemicals with a light to medium-sized fly problem. It’s simple to set up and only requires a little water top-up in hot water.
Best for the Environment — RED TOP FLY TRAP
Specifications
Like the Organ X, the Red Top Fly Trap is a non-toxic option that simply hangs up 2 - 2.4m (6 - 8ft) above the ground in direct sunlight, roughly 10m (30ft) from the area you want to protect. It works effectively for 12 weeks - sometimes even longer - and each bag can hold 20,000 flies.
The bag is biodegradable, meaning it's easy to dispose of without harming the environment. The Red Top bait is also particularly attractive to female flies - an excellent way of targeting the next generation.
Pros
- Affordable and easy to use
- Biodegradable
- Targets female flies
- Long-lasting
Cons
- Not suitable for major problems
- Several rounds
Who's This Product For?
The Red Top is perfect for those with a light fly problem who don't want to use a toxic solution. They can be hung in the garden, outside farm buildings, or the home and left to their own devices for several months. Cheap, easy, and effective.
Best for Use Around Other Animals — FLY GLUE ROLL - DIGRAIN
Specifications
Staying with the non-toxic and environmentally friendly approach, the Fly Glue Roll is 10 metres long and comes slathered with fly sex pheromones and a specially formulated attractive glue explicitly designed for a farm environment.
You can use it all year round, and it's usually effective for up to 6 to 8 weeks or until the entire trap is full. Simply decide where you see plenty of fly activity - near a south-facing window is ideal - unroll the trap, and the fly glue will get to work immediately.
Pros
- Easy to use, with minimal supervision
- Long-lasting
- Highly effective
- Non-toxic and environmentally friendly
Cons
- Not suitable for large problems
- Effective, but it does take some time
Who's This Product For?
The Fly Glue Roll is perfect for a farm environment, and because of its non-toxicity, it is suitable for use around other animals.
Best for Fast Knockdown — VULCAN P RFU FLY SPRAY
Specifications
The Vulcan P RFU is a ready-to-use solution for atomisers or compression sprayers. It's made with odourless kerosene but also includes permethrin and the knockdown agent tetramethrin. The added butoxide (PBO) enhances the permethrin and tetramethrin, meaning it can overcome any build-up of tolerance by flies.
This strong insecticide is perfect for large-scale problems or large spaces, but think carefully when administering it.
Pros
- Powerful
- Fast knock-down speed
- Butoxide helps to overcome tolerance
- Perfect for large areas
- Easy to administer with an atomiser or compression sprayer
Cons
- A toxic solution that needs handling with care
- Not suitable for more minor problems
Who's This Product For?
The Vulcan P RFU is an excellent option for large-scale agricultural buildings experiencing a severe fly problem. Fast, robust, and ideal if you think flies are building up a tolerance to other control products.
Best for Clearing a Room Quickly — INSECTO SMOKE BOMB
Specifications
The Insecto Smoke Bomb comes in three sizes; Mini for up to 120m³, Midi for up to 500m³, and Maxi for up to 1,000m³. Simply place it where needed, light the non-sparking wick, and let the smoke bomb do its job.
You'll want to give the smoke at least 2 hours to work into all the nooks and crannies, but with permethrin as an active ingredient, you'll notice a massive difference afterward. Keep the smoke bomb away from other animals - or humans - and ventilate the area well after use.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fast acting
- Variable sizes for different spaces
- Permethrin draws a huge number of flies to it
- Great for getting into small areas
Cons
- Not an option if you have animals in the vicinity
- Sites need careful ventilation after use
Who's This Product For?
If you have a large, empty building with a serious fly problem and little time, then the Insecto Smoke Bomb will be your best friend. It will clear the room!
Looking for the Best Fly Control Products for Non-Biting Flies? Shop Dalton Engineering!
Summer is now upon us, and that can only mean one thing - lots of flies. Whether you have a minor problem that a few well-situated fly bags can take care of or a full-blown situation that requires the most deadly insecticide, Dalton Engineering has everything you're looking for to deal with your fly control problem quickly and efficiently.
We can't stop the flies from coming, but we can be prepared for when they arrive!