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Fly Control Melbourne – Safe & Professional Solutions | Pest Guard Pro
Flies aren’t just annoying—they’re a serious health risk. Whether they’re buzzing around your home, swarming your bins, or contaminating food in your business, a fly infestation needs fast and professional treatment. At Pest Guard Pro, we provide expert fly control in Melbourne, eliminating breeding grounds and preventing future outbreaks.
We treat homes, restaurants, cafés, factories, and outdoor spaces with industry-grade, environmentally friendly solutions—keeping your space safe, clean, and fly-free
Why Flies Are a Problem in Melbourne
Melbourne’s mix of urban density, food waste, changing weather, and moisture makes it an ideal breeding ground for flies. They reproduce rapidly and carry dangerous bacteria on their bodies and feet. One fly can carry more than 100 disease-causing pathogens, including:
Salmonella
E. coli
Listeria
Shigella
Cholera
Flies can contaminate food, utensils, benchtops, and preparation areas simply by landing.
Flies don’t bite, but their presence can trigger food safety violations, health complaints, and serious hygiene risks—especially in food businesses
Common Fly Species in Melbourne
1. House Fly (Musca domestica)
The most common fly in homes and restaurants. Attracted to food, waste, and animal faeces. Known to breed in garbage bins and compost.
✅ Breeds rapidly
✅ Common in kitchens, bins, drains, and food prep areas
2. Blow Fly (Calliphoridae family)
Also known as bluebottles or greenbottles. Metallic-looking flies attracted to decaying meat, dead animals, and waste.
✅ Loud buzzing, aggressive fliers
✅ Common around commercial bins, meat industries, and outdoor venues
3. Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster)
Tiny flies that hover around overripe fruit, wine, vinegar, and sweet liquids. Common in homes, cafés, bars, and food stalls.
✅ Thrive in warm kitchens and sticky surfaces
✅ Lay eggs in fruit, bins, and drains
4. Drain Fly (Psychodidae)
Also called moth flies. Small, fuzzy-looking flies that breed in moist organic matter, especially in bathroom or kitchen drains.
✅ Often seen in showers, sinks, and bathrooms
✅ Indicators of blocked or dirty pipes
5. Bush Fly (Musca vetustissima)
Widespread across rural Victoria and suburbs near open land. Often invades homes and picnics during warmer months.
✅ Known for swarming around faces
✅ Common in outdoor areas, especially after rain or during summer
Signs of a Fly Infestation
Frequent sightings of flies, especially near food or waste
Clusters of small flies near drains or windows
Maggots in bins or rotting food
Buzzing sounds indoors
Complaints from customers (for commercial premises)
Our Fly Control Services in Melbourne
At Pest Guard Pro, we take a multi-step approach to eliminate flies at the source and prevent re-infestation.