Flying insects present a unique form of challenge to business owners, quite different from any other type of infestation. Compared to rodents and other pests, flying insects can be harder to trap and control. Nonetheless, there are preventative and control measures that, when put in place, will rid your space of invasive flying insects and prevent future infestation. Here are some flying insect control tips for commercial and business areas.

# Regular Inspection

To effectively guard against flying insect infestation in and around your business, you’ll need to inspect your building and surroundings for breeding locations regularly. Insects can reproduce in unbelievably large quantities quickly, so you want to make sure that you nip them in the bud and destroy any potential breeding location. If your business has a functioning pest management plan, this should be one of the highlights. 

# Get Rid of Food and Water Sources

Ask yourself what’s attracting flying insects to your facility. Food, water, and other organic materials are the usual culprits. Fruit flies, for instance, are drawn to fruits, while drain flies are attracted to sewage and water bodies in kitchens and bathrooms. The same goes for many other flying insects. To discourage flying insects in your space, you want to keep food sources out of sight, clean up spillages promptly, and fix leaky faucets and pipes.

# Proper Sanitation Practices

Small or large, pests are generally attracted to the same things - food and inhabitable space. If not properly managed, dumpsters and trash cans will attract rodents, flying insects, and other pests. Keep trash chutes and trash cans as clean as possible. That’s not all, however. Flies tend to be drawn to odors, so you should regularly sanitize your space to eliminate odors.

# Structural Prevention

Sometimes, it could be as straightforward as making simple structural installations. Insect screens on your doors and windows can physically restrict flying insects from entering your property. There are many other structural elements like window seals, door seals, air curtains, and strip doors that can be used to discourage flying insects.

Get Help With Controlling and Preventing Flying Insect Infestation 

Dealing with a flying insect infestation goes beyond killing the pests or blocking their access to your space. It would be best to get to the root of the matter and address the causative factors. This is why we recommend consulting with professionals to help identify the source of your infestation and develop an operational management plan to solve the problem. Get in touch with Sprague Pest Solutions for all things flying insect control and prevention in Bellevue and nearby locations.